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air horn

American  
Or airhorn

noun

  1. a horn activated by compressed air.


Example Sentences

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Von Allmen, however, was a picture of celebration after his storming run, the large number of baying Swiss fans in the packed tribune wildly applauding their hero, flags waved, cowbells heaved and air horns blown.

From Barron's

Preaching renewal in these circumstances is like trying to shout over an air horn.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had no phone or flares or air horn, no bear spray or shotgun and cracker shells.

From Literature

Officials tried air horns, cherry and caramel flavored bait and even a trap that caught the wrong bear.

From Los Angeles Times

She equipped herself with air horns and bear spray, and put an electric fence around her yard and pond.

From The Wall Street Journal