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Wordabulary

horn

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A hard, pointed growth on the head of some animals, or a device that makes a loud warning sound.

"The driver pressed the horn when the cyclist swerved into her lane."

Usage notes

"Horn" can mean the animal part or the noisy car part, context tells you which.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The driver pressed the _____ when the cyclist swerved into her lane."

Answer: horn

In your own words, what does "horn" mean?

A hard, pointed growth on the head of some animals, or a device that makes a loud warning sound.

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