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warning device

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Noun1.warning device - a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable eventwarning device - a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
alarm system, alarm
automobile horn, car horn, motor horn, hooter, horn - a device on an automobile for making a warning noise
burglar alarm - a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
smoke alarm, fire alarm - an alarm that is tripped off by fire or smoke
horn - an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound
siren - an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning
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warning device n → dispositivo d'allarme
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