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horn
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- pronunciation:
- horn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a hard, hollow growth on the head of certain mammals. Deer, cows, and sheep are some animals that have horns. Horns usually grow in pairs.
The bull has two sharp horns.
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| definition 2: |
a musical instrument usually made of brass. Horns are played by blowing into their narrow end.
I play the horn in the school band.
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| definition 3: |
a device used to make a loud warning sound.
Dad blew the horn on his car to warn the dog away.
- similar words:
- alarm
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| related words: |
alarm |
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| derivations: |
hornless (adj.), hornlike (adj.) |
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