English Expression · Intermediate
chime whistle
A steam whistle with at least two simultaneous tones
Pronunciation: say chime whistle
Meaning
A steam whistle with at least two simultaneous tones.
Example
With a toot on her chime whistle, No. 6 set her 3 ft. 9 in. drivers [driving wheels] turning and we were off round the curve through Pennyburn works.
With a toot on her chime whistle, No. 6 set her 3 ft. 9 in. drivers [driving wheels] turning and we were off round the curve through Pennyburn works.
Practice tips
- Practice chime whistle out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.