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1. foghorn
noun. a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone.
Synonyms
- diaphone
- horn
Antonyms
- alarming
- unalarming
- unalert
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2. foghorn
noun. a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships.
Synonyms
- alarm
- alert
- warning signal
- alarum
Antonyms
- unwary
- asleep
- lethargic
- unaware
Example sentences of the word foghorn
1. Noun, singular or mass
The ship has two sound elements: the ship's general alarm bell, which makes a ringing sound, and the ships whistle, which is literally a foghorn.
2. Adjective
Other noises to indicate this problem are a foghorn sound, wailing, humming or oboe-type sounds.