foghorn

🇺🇸 /ˈfɑːɡhɔːrn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfɒɡhɔːn/
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A loud sound-making device used to warn ships of danger in foggy conditions.

The foghorn's blast echoed across the harbor, alerting ships to the nearby rocks.

translation

n. A loud sound-making device used to warn ships of danger in foggy conditions.

Word Forms

Plural foghorns