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whistle
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈpitu/a·pi·to
Definition
1A small instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown into, used for giving signals or commands.
Usage examples
“The referee used the whistle to start the match.”
“The coach blew the whistle to get the players' attention.”
Common combinations
referee's whistlesafety whistleblow the whistle
Idiomatic expressions
- blow the whistle (expose wrongdoing)