claxon

[US]/ˈklæk.sən/
[UK]/ˈklæk.sən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an electric horn or loudspeaker; a high-pitched horn or whistle
Word Forms
Pluralclaxons

Phrases & Collocations

claxon sound

claxon horn

claxon alert

claxon signal

claxon warning

claxon blast

claxon call

claxon beep

claxon noise

claxon ring

Example Sentences

the claxon sounded loudly as the train approached the station.

he heard the claxon of the emergency vehicle in the distance.

the claxon alerts us to the start of the race.

she pressed the button to activate the claxon for attention.

the claxon is used to warn pedestrians of the approaching bus.

during the drill, the claxon signaled everyone to evacuate.

the factory's claxon can be heard throughout the neighborhood.

he installed a new claxon on his bike for safety.

the claxon blared as the ship departed from the harbor.

she was startled by the sudden claxon from the car.

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