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foghorn
(fɒghɔːʳn) also fog horn
Word forms: plural foghorns
countable noun
A foghorn is a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise and is used to warn ships about the position of land and other ships in fog.
foghorn in British English
(ˈfɒɡˌhɔːn)
noun
1.
a mechanical instrument sounded at intervals to serve as a warning to vessels in fog
2. informal
a loud deep resounding voice
foghorn in American English
(ˈfɔgˌhɔrn)
noun
1.
a horn on a ship, lighthouse, buoy, etc. sounded as a warning during a fog
2.
a loud, strident voice
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