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foghorn [ˈfɒgˌhɔːn] n
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) a mechanical instrument sounded at intervals to serve as a warning to vessels in fog 2. Informal a loud deep resounding voice ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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and ships' foghorns on the Clyde were music to the ears of Mark Knopfler. a safer path to go, And on those days when mist and fog abound From this tower the mournful wail of foghorns sound, Until the welcome sun shines warm once more To lift the veil from sea and shore The mournful wail of foghorns fade their sighs Replaced by the soaring seagulls' cries, Now if Accordingly, the NLB took the decision that foghorns are surplus to requirements and the very last Scottish foghorn was switched off on October 4 at Skerryvore Lighthouse. |
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