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horn

noun

ˈhȯrn

Definition of horn

as in tube

something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container musketeers carrying their gunpowder in powder horns

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Recent Examples of horn Harassment techniques are also suggested, which include strobe lights, scare devices and noise deterrence devices like air horns, flare rounds or blank noise rounds. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 The third movement’s opening horn solo, played by newcomer David Cooper, cast a golden light over the hall. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 The train operator observed Shehata starting to make his way over the crossing and used his horn and the emergency brake. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Beyoncé glides across bright horns, elastic bass, and a rhythm designed to open up the room. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horn

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The married couple who owned the bag told officers their son had suggested concealing the knife inside the toothpaste tube in an attempt to get it through airport security, TSA said.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The original Hyperloop concept envisioned passenger or cargo pods moving at extremely high speeds through low-pressure tubes.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

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Bolden works as a barber during the day, and as a cornet player at night.

— Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
In 1914 the family moved to Little Rock, where Powell sang in high school productions and learned to play several instruments including the cornet, clarinet and saxophone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026

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