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whistle vs pennywhistle

pennywhistle vs whistle

whistle and pennywhistle both are nouns.

whistle is a verb but pennywhistle is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whistle Yes No Yes No
pennywhistle Yes No No No
As nouns, whistle and pennywhistle are synonyms defined as:
  • whistle and pennywhistle: an inexpensive fipple flute
Other synonyms of whistle include tin whistle.
whistle (noun) pennywhistle (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
whistle (verb) pennywhistle (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 whistle and pennywhistle

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