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| catcall |
a human cry or whistle expressing contempt or disapproval; jeer. [1/2 definitions] |
| flute |
to sing or whistle with a flutelike sound. [1/8 definitions] |
| lanyard |
a cord or rope used to suspend small objects, such as a whistle, knife, or key from the neck, shoulder, or belt. [1/4 definitions] |
| recorder |
a musical instrument made of wood or plastic that is like a flute. It has a mouthpiece like a whistle at one end. [1/3 definitions] |
| toot |
to make the quick, short sound of a horn or whistle. [4/3 definitions] |
| whistle |
to make a high sound similar to the sound of a bird. When you whistle, you force air through a small opening in your lips. [1/2 definitions] |
| whistleable |
combined form of whistle. |
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