police whistle

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A whistle used by police officers to signal or attract attention.

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Examples (10)

  • The officer blew his police whistle to stop the speeding car.
  • A sharp blast from the police whistle signaled the start of the parade.
  • She heard the distinct sound of a police whistle in the distance.
  • The traffic cop used his police whistle to direct vehicles.
  • Every police officer carries a whistle for emergencies.
  • He recognized the urgent tone of the police whistle and looked up.
  • The sound of the police whistle pierced through the noisy street.
  • If you get lost, listen for the police whistle.
  • The old police whistle hung on the wall, a relic of his father's service.
  • With a quick flick, the officer pulled out his police whistle and blew it.