whistling
noun
the act of a person or thing that whistles.
whistlings
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pluralof whistling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It rose flapping its wings and disappeared into the clouds, to a send-off of applause, whistlings, handkerchiefs, drumrolls, and the sprinkling of holy water.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
A great clapping of hands and stamping of feet followed, and there were several catcalls and whistlings from the pit and gallery.
From Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children by Julian Hawthorne
Pursued by his braggart whistlings and the hoarse echoings of his mirth, Black Shadow left him and hurried back to the Wizard’s Cave to make known to him the success of her mission.
From The Shadow Witch by Anne Merriman Peck
It was intensely hot, and the birds and insects had ceased their whistlings and busy hum.
From One Maid's Mischief by George Manville Fenn
All the while the leader talked to them, a curious language of cheepings and whistlings; and they answered back with questions or sharp exclamations as my head appeared in sight for a moment.
From Wood Folk at School by William Joseph Long
