whistle

• اسم يدل على أداة صغيرة تُصدر صوتًا حادًّا عند النفخ فيها، أو على الصوت الحادّ الناتج عن ذلك.

A noun referring to a small device that produces a high-pitched sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.

1. Sound made by mouthA2formal

   A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through the lips.

   صَفير

   • He gave a loud whistle to call his dog.
   • Her whistle could be heard across the field.
   • The referee's whistle signaled the end of the game.

2. Device that produces soundA2formal

   A small instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown into.

   صَفّارَة

   • The police officer blew his whistle to stop traffic.
   • The coach used a whistle to start the race.
   • She bought a whistle for safety while hiking.

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3. Sound from a machine or windB1formal

   A high-pitched sound made by a machine, kettle, or the wind.

   صَفير

   • The kettle's whistle indicated the water was boiling.
   • The wind made a mournful whistle through the trees.
   • The train's whistle echoed through the station.

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• فعل يدل على إصدار صوت حادّ عالٍ عن طريق دفع الهواء من الفم عبر الشفتين أو الأسنان أو بواسطة آلة صفير؛ ويشمل أيضًا إصدار صوت مشابه بالصفير للتعبير عن الإعجاب أو التنبيه أو الاستدعاء.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through the lips or a device.

1. Produce a sound with the mouthA2formal

   To make a high-pitched sound by forcing air through the lips or teeth.

   صَفَّرَ

   • He whistled a cheerful tune while walking.
   • She whistled to call her dog back.
   • The boy whistled loudly to get attention.

   المرادفاتpipetrill

2. Produce a sound with an instrumentA2formal

   To blow a whistle or similar device to produce a loud, sharp sound.

   الصفير بالآلة

   • The referee whistled to stop the game.
   • The coach whistled for the players to gather.
   • The guard whistled to signal the start of the shift.

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3. Move quickly with a whistling soundB1informal

   To move swiftly through the air, making a sound like a whistle.

   المرور بسرعة مع صفير

   • The bullet whistled past his ear.
   • The wind whistled through the trees.
   • The arrow whistled through the air and hit the target.

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