whistle
/ˈwɪsəl/
noun
A small tool you blow to make a loud sound
“The coach blew the whistle to start the game.”
משרוקית
Whistle is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A small tool you blow to make a loud sound" In Hebrew, whistle translates to משרוקית.
Example Sentences
- The referee blew the whistle to stop the game.
- She used a whistle to call the players back to the field.
- Every lifeguard carries a loud whistle for safety.
Did You Know? The first metal whistle was invented in 1878 by a man named Joseph Hudson after he watched a violin break apart at a concert. Referees started using whistles in soccer matches for the first time in 1878. Some birds, like the mango whitsle, can sound exactly like a human whistling!
Common Word Combinations
blow a whistlereferee whistlewhistle signalsafety whistle
Related Words
refereesignalsoundsport
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