foghorn

Definition of Foghorn in English :

1. foghorn, fogsignal

a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships

2. foghorn

a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Foghorn

noun

1.

a mechanical instrument sounded at intervals to serve as a warning to vessels in fog

2. informal

a loud deep resounding voice

noun

1.

a horn on a ship, lighthouse, buoy, etc. sounded as a warning during a fog

2.

a loud, strident voice

n.

1. Nautical A horn for sounding warning signals in fog or darkness, used especially on ships, buoys, and coastal installations.

2. A booming, insistent voice.