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Horn
01
corno
a hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging
Esempi
The bull charged forward, its horns lowered in defense.
Il toro caricò in avanti, con le sue corna abbassate in difesa.
The horns of the ram were impressive and curled tightly around its head.
Le corna dell'ariete erano impressionanti e si arricciavano strettamente intorno alla sua testa.
02
clacson, tromba
a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others
Esempi
He honked the horn to warn the pedestrian crossing the street.
Ha suonato il clacson per avvertire il pedone che attraversava la strada.
The car 's horn was so loud it startled everyone nearby.
Il clacson dell'auto era così forte che ha spaventato tutti nelle vicinanze.
03
corno
a brass instrument that is played by valves with a curl in its tube and a flared bore
04
corno, corno francese
a brass instrument with a coiled tube and flared bell, played by buzzing the lips and adjusting valves and hand placement for different pitches
Dialect
British
British
05
corno, tromba
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
06
corno, palco
any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn
07
corno, pomello
a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather)
08
clacson, tromba
a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning
09
clacson, tromba
an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound
10
corno, clacson
a device having the shape of a horn
11
corno, cheratina
the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails
12
corno, telefono
a telephone, especially an older one with a handset that resembles a horn in shape
Informal
SpecializedEsempi
I ’m waiting for him to pick up the horn and call me back.
Sto aspettando che sollevi il corno e mi richiami.
She grabbed the horn and immediately dialed her friend's number.
Afferrò il corno e compose immediatamente il numero del suo amico.
to horn
01
incornare, perforare con un corno
stab or pierce with a horn or tusk
Albero Lessicale
hornist
hornless
hornlike
horn
