burglar alarm
noun
Definition of burglar alarm
: a device that makes a loud noise (such as a ringing sound) if someone tries to enter a building by using force
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alarmplay
: a call to arms
: a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts
: a device that signals
: to strike with fear
: disturb, excite
: to give warning to
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