signaling vs whistle

whistle vs signaling

signaling and whistle both are nouns.

signaling is not a verb while whistle is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
signaling	Yes	No	No	No
whistle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, whistle is a hyponym of signaling; that is, whistle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than signaling:

signaling: any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
whistle: the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

Other hyponyms of signaling include recording, number, phone number, telephone number, start, starting signal, storm signal, beam, radio beam, ticktack, time signal, dog-ear, animal communication, alarm, alarum, alert, warning signal, distress call, distress signal, all clear, bugle call, curfew, retreat, drumbeat, radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal, whistling, high sign, symbol, visual signal, indicator, electronic signal, radio beacon, input, input signal, output, output signal.

signaling (noun)	whistle (noun)
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message	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

signaling (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 signaling and whistle

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