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Klaxon Meaning in English

word

ˈklæks(ə)n
KLACK-suhn
klˈæksən
klack-SUHN

التعريف

A klaxon is a loud electric horn, often used in vehicles or for giving warning signals.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Klaxon' originally referred to a specific brand of horn, but now is sometimes used generically for any loud warning horn, especially older or industrial types. More common terms today are 'horn' or 'buzzer' in regular conversation. 'Klaxon' has an old-fashioned or technical feel.

جمل نموذجية

The car's klaxon was very loud.

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The old truck's klaxon doesn't work anymore.

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A loud klaxon warned everyone to leave the building.

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As soon as he pressed the button, the klaxon echoed through the warehouse.

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The ferry signaled its departure with a long klaxon blast.

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His bike doesn’t have a regular bell, just a funny little klaxon.

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