whistling

noun

1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

Similar word(s): whistle

Definition categories: event, sound

2. the act of whistling a tune

- his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work

Definition categories: act, music

3. the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

- the whistle signalled the end of the game

Similar word(s): whistle

Definition categories: communication, sign, signal, signaling

verb

1. present participle of whistle