klaxon horn

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• Klaxon — Listen filename=WWII submarine dive klaxon.ogg title=Klaxon description=A sample of a submarine dive Klaxon used by United States Navy submarines during World War II format=OggKlaxon is a trademark for an electromechanical horn or alerting device …   Wikipedia

• klaxon — (n.) loud warning horn, 1908, originally on automobiles, said to have been named for the company that sold them (The Klaxon Company; distributor for Lovell McConnell Mfg. Co., Newark, N.J.), but probably the company was named for the horn, which… …   Etymology dictionary

• Horn — may refer to: * Horn (anatomy), the pointed projection of the skin of various animals, as an organ or its material * Horn (surname)In music and sound * Horn (instrument), sometimes called a French horn, a brass musical instrument constructed of… …   Wikipedia

• Klaxon™ — [ˈklæksn] [ˈklæksn] noun (BrE) a horn, originally on a vehicle, that makes a loud sound as a warning   Word Origin: [Klaxon] …   Useful english dictionary

• klaxon — n. a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles. Syn: claxon. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• klaxon — ☆ klaxon [klaks′ən ] n. [< Klaxon, former trademark, arbitrary coinage based on Gr klaxein, to shout, scream < IE base * kel > CLAMOR] [also K ] a kind of electric horn with a loud, shrill sound …   English World dictionary

• klaxon — ► NOUN trademark ▪ a vehicle horn or warning hooter. ORIGIN the name of the manufacturers …   English terms dictionary

• Vehicle horn — Klaxon redirects here. For the English dance punk band, see Klaxons. A single reed bulb horn. A vehicle horn is a sound making device used to warn others of the approach of the vehicle or of its presence. Automobiles, trucks, ships, and trains… …   Wikipedia

• Horn (acoustic) — A horn is a tapered sound guide designed to provide an acoustic impedance match between a sound source and free air. This has the effect of maximising the efficiency with which sound waves from the particular source are transferred to the air.… …   Wikipedia

• klaxon — UK [ˈklæksən] / US noun [countable] Word forms klaxon : singular klaxon plural klaxons a very loud electric horn or siren …   English dictionary

• horn — Synonyms and related words: Klaxon, Mayday, SOS, acoustical network, aerophone, air raid alarm, alarm, alarm bell, alarm clock, alarm signal, alarum, alert, all clear, alpenhorn, alphorn, althorn, alto horn, ballad horn, baritone, bass horn,… …   Moby Thesaurus