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Whistling Buoy

Description:

A whistling buoy is a type of navigational marker that makes a distinct whistling sound, typically operated by the flow of water or air passing over it. It is used to alert sailors and boaters of submerged hazards or to guide them through narrow channels.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (sailing): A buoy that emits a whistling sound as a warning or navigational aid for mariners.

Example sentence: The sailor steered away from the dangerous rocks after hearing the unmistakable sound of the whistling buoy.

2. Noun (local slang): In some coastal regions, "whistling buoy" can also refer to a chatty or talkative person.

Example sentence: John is known as the neighborhood's whistling buoy; he can never keep a secret.