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[()·てき()]
kiteki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 汽笛

noun
  1. steam whistle

Definition and Synonyms for 汽笛

Steam Whistle a whistle in which the sound is produced by steam
Synonyms: 汽笛
Whistling the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
Synonyms: ちんちん, ホイッスル, 口笛, 汽笛,
Steam Whistle usually attached to a steam boiler
Synonyms: 汽笛

Meanings for each kanji in 汽笛

» vapor; steam
» flute; clarinet; pipe; whistle; bagpipe; piccolo

Categories 汽笛 is a member of

Whistle acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
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Signaling any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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Sample Sentences for 汽笛

We were wakened by the whistle of the steam locomotive at dawn.
We were wakened by the whistle of the steam locomotive at dawn.
The whistle of the steam train woke us at daybreak.
A whistle blew, and the boat slowly began to pull out of port.
We were roused at daybreak by the whistle of a train.

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