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foghorn Definition and Meaning in English (foghorn definition)

noun
Synonyms:hornsirenhooter
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Foghorn definition: A loud horn, typically on a ship or lighthouse, sounded in foggy conditions to warn other vessels of its presence.

Definitions of Foghorn

  1. 1noun

    A loud horn, typically on a ship or lighthouse, sounded in foggy conditions to warn other vessels of its presence.

Example Sentences

“The foghorn blared through the thick mist, guiding the ships safely.”

“We could hear the distant sound of a foghorn from the coast.”

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Foghorn definition: A loud horn, typically on a ship or lighthouse, sounded in foggy conditions to warn other vessels of its presence.
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'Foghorn' translates to 'foghorn' in English. Foghorn definition: A loud horn, typically on a ship or lighthouse, sounded in foggy conditions to warn other vessels of its presence.
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