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foghorn n

Foghorn means a horn that makes a very loud sound to warn ships that they are close to land or other ships. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of foghorn

  • a horn that makes a very loud sound to warn ships that they are close to land or other ships

Usage examples of foghorn

A low foghorn warned boats away from the rocks.

The foghorn sounded every minute until the ship reached the harbor.

We heard a foghorn before we could see the lighthouse.

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