pea whistle [ English ] Definition A type of whistle that creates a loud, high-pitched trill. The trill is created by a pea (actually cork or synthetic cork) that moves in the air chamber to constantly change the pitch. This is also known as a police whistle. See Also [English] police whistle Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2015-06-05 01:13:03