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pennywhistle vs whistle

whistle vs pennywhistle

pennywhistle and whistle both are nouns.

pennywhistle is not a verb while whistle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pennywhistle Yes No No No
whistle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pennywhistle and whistle are synonyms defined as:
  • pennywhistle and whistle: an inexpensive fipple flute
Other synonyms of pennywhistle include tin whistle.
pennywhistle (noun) whistle (noun)
an inexpensive fipple flute an inexpensive fipple flute
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
pennywhistle (verb) whistle (verb)
utter or express by whistling
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
give a signal by whistling
move with, or as with, a whistling sound
move, send, or bring as if by whistling
make whistling sounds
Difference between pennywhistle and whistle

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