siren horn

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• Siren (noisemaker) — A siren is a loud noise maker. The original version would yield sounds under water [Adolphe Ganot (translator: Edmund Atkinson), Elementary Treatise on Physics: Experimental and Applied , 8th ed. (N.Y., N.Y.: Wm. Wood and Co., 1877), pages 188… …   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

• 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

• horn — n 1. cornu, antler, projection; crest, tuft, plume, topknot, coxcomb; spike, spine, quill, feeler, tentacle, (in aphids) cornicle. 2. corn, callous, calloused or toughened or hardened skin. 3. cornucopia, horn of plenty, conch, cornet, pirou ette …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

• siren — Synonyms and related words: Circe, Davy, Davy Jones, Don Juan, Dylan, Euryale, Gorgon, Jezebel, Klaxon, Lorelei, Mayday, Medea, Medusa, Neptune, Nereid, Nereus, Oceanid, Oceanus, Parthenope, Poseidon, SOS, Siren, Stheno, Thetis, Triton, Varuna,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• Siren — (Roget s IV) n. 1. [An alarm] Syn. horn, whistle, signal; see alarm 1 . 2. [Seductress] Syn. temptress, vamp*, charmer, sex symbol, sexpot*, femme fatale (French), beauty, coquette, Circe, Lorelei, tease; see also flirt …   English dictionary for students

• warning horn — siren that is sounded before a dangerous event …   English contemporary dictionary

• Civil defense siren — Federal Signal Thunderbolt 1003 Civil Defense siren. A civil defense siren (also referred to as an air raid siren, tornado siren, tsunami siren, fire siren/whistle, flood siren, weather siren, time/curfew siren, or other outdoor warning siren) is …   Wikipedia

• Thunderbolt siren — The Thunderbolt siren is a discontinued electro mechanical warning siren that was once manufactured in the United States by Federal Signal Corporation. The Thunderbolt siren consists of three motors. The blower motor is housed inside a large… …   Wikipedia

• 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

• Air horn — The air horn is a device designed to create an extremely loud noise. It is usually composed of a pressurized air source coupled to a horn through a valve which allows the device to be turned on and off. Air horns have been installed on large semi …   Wikipedia