Definitions for foghorn
ˈfɒgˌhɔrn, ˈfɔg-foghorn

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. foghorn, fogsignalnoun

   a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships

2. foghornnoun

   a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone

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1. foghornnoun

   A horn that emits a loud low-pitched sound, used on ships navigating in a fog, to warn other ships of their presence.

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1. foghornnoun

   A very loud low-pitched horn, used especially in lighthouses and on large boats.

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1. Foghorn

   A foghorn or fog signal is a device that uses sound to warn vehicles of navigational hazards such as rocky coastlines, or boats of the presence of other vessels, in foggy conditions. The term is most often used in relation to marine transport. When visual navigation aids such as lighthouses are obscured, foghorns provide an audible warning of rock outcrops, shoals, headlands, or other dangers to shipping.

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1. foghorn

   A foghorn is a device that emits a loud, distinctive sound, primarily used on ships for warning or signalling purposes in foggy or poor visibility conditions to avoid collisions. It can also be found on lighthouses, warning vessels of nearby coastlines or other hazards. The sounds produced by a foghorn can vary based on their intended messages. It can also refer to the sound itself that is produced by the device.

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1. Foghorn

   A foghorn or fog signal or fog bell is a device that uses sound to warn vehicles of navigational hazards or boats of the presence of other vessels in foggy conditions. The term is most often used in relation to marine transport. When visual navigation aids such as lighthouses are obscured, foghorns provide an audible warning of rocks, shoals, headlands, or other dangers to shipping.

Matched Categories

1. • Alarm
   • Horn
   • Signaling Device

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce foghorn?

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Natasha

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   Zira

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How to say foghorn in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of foghorn in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of foghorn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=foghorn
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=foghorn
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Foghorn
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foghorn
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=foghorn
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=foghorn