The term "whistle punks" is commonly used in the logging industry to refer to workers who signal the start and end of a logging cut with a whistle or horn. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for "whistle punks". Some of these include "signalers", "horn blowers", "whistle blowers", "cut markers" or "logging supervisors". While each of these terms may differ in their connotations, they all refer to a key role in the logging industry: signaling the start and end of a cut to ensure safe and efficient logging operations.