noun

whistles

whistles

The referee has two whistles.

The referee has two whistles.

The whistles of the wind were loud.

The whistles of the wind were loud.

(plural noun) small devices that make a high sound The referee uses whistles during the game.

pipes, horns (as sound-making devices)

Plural of 'whistle'. From Old English 'hwistlian', of imitative origin.

Think of a sports match with multiple referees, each carrying their own whistles.

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