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noun
A very loud low-pitched horn, used especially in lighthouses and on large boats.
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noun
A strong gossiper.
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verb
To sound a foghorn
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verb
To shout or bellow in a loud, deep voice
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noun
a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: horn, signaling device
Narrower terms: diaphone
noun
a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fogsignal
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Broader terms: alarm, alert, warning signal, alarum
History
From fog + horn.
Across languages
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