whistling

• صفة تصف شيئًا يُصدر صوتًا حادًّا يشبه الصفير، أو شخصًا يُصفّر بفمه.

Describes something that makes a high-pitched sound like a whistle, or a person who is whistling.

1. Making a whistling soundB1formal

   Producing a high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening, like pursed lips or a narrow passage.

   صافر

   • The whistling wind kept me awake all night.
   • A whistling kettle signaled that the water was boiling.
   • He heard a whistling sound coming from the engine.

2. Resembling a whistleB2informal

   Having a tone or quality similar to that of a whistle.

   صَفِيرِيّ

   • She has a whistling voice when she gets excited.
   • The bird's whistling call echoed through the forest.
   • The old radiator made a whistling noise when it heated up.

   المرادفاتpipingshrill

• اسم يدل على فعل إصدار نغمة موسيقية عالية بالنفخ في فتحة صغيرة بين الشفتين أو عبر آلة، وعلى الصوت الناتج عن ذلك. ويشمل أيضًا صوت الرياح أو الطيور المشابه لهذا الصوت.

A noun referring to the act or sound of producing a high-pitched musical tone by forcing breath through a small opening in the lips or through a device.

غير معدود

1. Sound made by whistlingA2formal

   The act or sound of producing a high-pitched tone by forcing air through pursed lips or a device.

   صَفِير

   • The whistling of the kettle signaled the water was boiling.
   • He could hear the whistling of the wind through the trees.
   • Her whistling filled the quiet room with a cheerful tune.

   المرادفاتwhistle

2. Bird callB1informal

   A sound made by a bird, often used for communication or attracting a mate.

   صفير الطيور

   • The whistling of the nightingale was beautiful.
   • We woke up to the whistling of birds outside the window.
   • The bird's whistling sounded like a melody.

   المرادفاتcallchirptrilltweetwarblewhistle

• 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.

   المرادفاتblastblowpipesoundtoot

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.

   المرادفاتhissswooshwhizzingzip