What is the definition of Steam-whistle? | Dictionary.net

STEAM-WHISTLE

\stˈiːmwˈɪsə͡l], \stˈiːmwˈɪsə‍l], \s_t_ˈiː_m_w_ˈɪ_s_əl]\

Definitions of STEAM-WHISTLE

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Sort: Oldest first

A whistle in which sound is produced by turning a jet of steam through a narrow annular aperture against the edge of a hollow hemisphere placed above it.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

n. A small pipe or call attached to a locomotive engine, through which steam is blown forcibly to sound a signal of warning, &c.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Word of the day

Snake's-head

Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.

View More

Nearby Words