whistle#1 (n)

n04579432

type n
lex_filenum 06
def acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
Outgoing links
Hypernym acoustic device; signaling device
Hyponym boat whistle; factory whistle; steam whistle
Incoming links
Hyponym acoustic device; signaling device
Hypernym boat whistle; factory whistle; steam whistle

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