Whistler

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who whistles: Someone who produces a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening between their lips or teeth.
    • A type of bird: Any of various birds, especially Australian and southeastern Asian species, known for their melodious whistling calls.
    • A type of duck: A large-headed, swift-flying diving duck found in Arctic regions.
    • A type of mammal: A large North American mountain marmot.
    • A horse with a breathing sound: A horse that makes a loud, high, wheezing sound.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Person):
    • My grandfather was a talented whistler who could imitate bird songs perfectly.
    • The cheerful whistler brightened the morning with his tune.
  • Noun (Bird):
    • We heard the distinctive call of the golden whistler in the forest.
    • The whistler is known for its beautiful song.
  • Noun (Duck):
    • A flock of whistlers landed on the icy pond.
  • Noun (Marmot):
    • The hikers spotted a whistler sunning itself on a rocky slope.
  • Noun (Horse):
    • The old racehorse became a whistler in its later years.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a good whistler": To be skilled at whistling.
    • She is such a good whistler that she can whistle complex melodies.
  • Used in compound names for specific species (e.g., "golden whistler," "hoary marmot or whistler").
Variants and Related Words
  • Whistle (verb/noun): The action or sound made by a whistler.
    • He gave a loud whistle to get our attention.
  • Whistling (noun/gerund): The act or sound of whistling.
    • The constant whistling came from the kitchen.
Synonyms
  • Person: Whistling person.
  • Bird: Songbird, piping bird.
  • Duck: Diving duck.
  • Marmot: Groundhog, rockchuck (for related species).
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "Clean as a whistler": (Less common, regional) Meaning very clean or pure. This idiom directly references the target word.
    • After the storm, the air was as clean as a whistler.
Noun
  1. Australian and southeastern Asian birds with a melodious whistling call
  2. large-headed swift-flying diving duck of Arctic regions
  3. large North American mountain marmot
  4. someone who makes a loud high sound
  5. United States painter (1834-1903)

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