Horn
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horn, kronhjortshorn
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
Exempel
The bull charged forward, its horns lowered in defense.
Tjuren rusade framåt, med sina horn sänkta i försvar.
The horns of the ram were impressive and curled tightly around its head.
Vädurens horn var imponerande och tätt ringlade runt dess huvud.
02
tuta, horn
a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others
Exempel
He honked the horn to warn the pedestrian crossing the street.
Han tutade på tutan för att varna fotgängaren som korsade gatan.
The car 's horn was so loud it startled everyone nearby.
Bilens tuta var så högljudd att den skrämde alla i närheten.
03
valthorn, horn
a brass instrument that is played by valves with a curl in its tube and a flared bore
04
valthorn, horn
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
horn, tuta
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
06
horn, kronhjortshorn
any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn
07
horn, hög sadelpommel
a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather)
08
tuta, horn
a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning
09
tuta, larm
an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound
10
horn, tuta
a device having the shape of a horn
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horn, keratin
the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails
12
horn, telefon
a telephone, especially an older one with a handset that resembles a horn in shape
Informal
SpecializedExempel
I ’m waiting for him to pick up the horn and call me back.
Jag väntar på att han ska ta upp hörnet och ringa tillbaka till mig.
She grabbed the horn and immediately dialed her friend's number.
Hon tog luren och ringde genast sin väns nummer.
to horn
01
horna, genomborra med ett horn
stab or pierce with a horn or tusk
Lexikalt Träd
hornist
hornless
hornlike
horn
