Meaning of the word whine in English

What does whine mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

whine

US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/

Verb

1.

to make a long, high, sad sound:

Example:
Leon's dog was sitting by the door whining, so I thought I'd better take it for a walk.

Noun

1.

an unpleasant high sound or voice:

Example:
the whine of a circular saw
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