What does "whistle" mean?

"Whistle" means: A small tool you blow to make a loud sound. Example: "The coach blew the whistle to start the game."

How do you say whistle in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, whistle is משרוקית. In Spanish, it is silbato.

How do you pronounce "whistle"?

Whistle is pronounced /ˈwɪsəl/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Whistle — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

whistle

/ˈwɪsəl/

noun

A small tool you blow to make a loud sound

“The coach blew the whistle to start the game.”

משרוקית

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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!