What does whistler mean?
Whistler means Someone or something that whistles, or who plays a whistle as a musical instrument..
Whistler
/ˈʍɪslə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
Someone or something that whistles, or who plays a whistle as a musical instrument..
Definitions by Sense
- Someone or something that whistles, or who plays a whistle as a musical instrument.
- Any of several passerine birds of the genera Pachycephala and Coracornis, of Australasia and the western Pacific.
- Any bird that whistles or is noted for its whistling vocalisations (applied regionally to various specific species).
- A goldeneye (any of certain ducks of genus Bucephala).
- A whistling marmot (Marmota caligata).
- A mountain beaver (Aplodontia rufa).
- An audio-frequency electromagnetic wave produced by atmospheric disturbances such as lightning.
- A broken-winded horse.
Example Sentences
The lether-winged Bat, dayes enimy, / The ruefull Strich, still waiting on the bere, / The Whistler shrill, that who so heares, doth dy […]
Synonyms for whistler
Antonyms for whistler
Related Words
Word Forms
- whistlers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for whistler?
Common synonyms include hoary marmot, marmota caligata, thickhead, goldeneye.
What is the opposite of whistler?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use whistler in a sentence?
The lether-winged Bat, dayes enimy, / The ruefull Strich, still waiting on the bere, / The Whistler shrill, that who so heares, doth dy […]
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