Meaning Of The Word Foghorn

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What's The Definition Of Foghorn?

foghorn
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 American English
a horn on a ship, lighthouse, buoy, etc. sounded as a warning during a fog
noun: a deep, loud horn for sounding warning signals in foggy weather, as to ships

foghorn in British English
noun: a mechanical instrument sounded at intervals to serve as a warning to vessels in fog

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