steam whistle

steam whistle is a whistle.

Overview

Device used to produce sound with the aid of live steam, which acts as a vibrating system.

In detail

Its recorded use is signalling whistle.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Steam whistle”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1765082: steam whistle

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