klaxon

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Synonyms: claxon

Antonyms: claxon

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Noun

1. A [[loud]] [[electric]] [[alarm#Noun|alarm]] or [[horn#Noun|horn]], especially as used in [[automobiles]] in the early 20th century. {{defdate|from 1908}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To produce a [[loud]], [[siren]]-[[like]] [[wail#Noun|wail]].

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