English noun: foghorn | |||
1. | foghorn (communication) a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships | ||
Synonyms | fogsignal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alarm, alarum, alert, warning signal | ||
2. | foghorn (artifact) a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone | ||
Broader (hypernym) | horn, signaling device | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | diaphone | ||