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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A device, often funnel-shaped and sometimes hand-held, which is used to emit loud sounds or amplified human speech.

   ""Pick up your toys" takes a parental blowhorn to permeate the brain of a young child."

Synonyms

All synonyms

bullhornbullhornloudhailermegaphone

Example

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""Pick up your toys" takes a parental blowhorn to permeate the brain of a young child."

Etymology

From blow + horn.

Related phrases

hand held

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