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claxon

/ˈklæk.sən/

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noun

/ˈklæk.sən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип громкого звукового сигнала, который исторически использовался на автомобилях.

A noun referring to a type of loud horn that was historically used on motor vehicles.

  1. C1formal

    A type of loud horn that was historically used on motor vehicles to produce a warning sound.

    ruГромкий сигнал

    • The driver pressed the claxon to alert the pedestrians.
    • Old cars often had a distinctive claxon sound.
    • The claxon blared loudly as the truck approached the intersection.

    Synonymshooterhornklaxon

verb

/ˈklæk.sən/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий издавать громкий, резкий звук, похожий на звук горна или клаксона; подавать предупредительный сигнал.

An obsolete verb meaning to make a loud, harsh noise, similar to a horn or klaxon; to sound a warning signal.

  1. Sound a hornB1informal

    To produce a loud, sharp sound, typically using a car horn or similar device.

    ruСигналить

    • The driver claxoned impatiently at the slow-moving truck.
    • She claxoned twice to warn the pedestrians.
    • He claxoned loudly as he approached the intersection.

    Synonymsblarehonkhoottoot

  2. Make a loud noiseB1informal

    To emit a loud, harsh sound, often as a signal or warning.

    ruИздавать громкий звук

    • The old steam engine claxoned as it pulled into the station.
    • The referee claxoned to end the match.
    • The alarm system claxoned throughout the building.

    Synonymsblareblasthonkhootsoundtoot