klaxon

• Nom désignant un type d'avertisseur sonore puissant, autrefois utilisé sur les véhicules automobiles.

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

1. Loud hornB2formal

   A type of loud, electric horn that was historically used on motor vehicles, ships, and factories to produce a warning sound.

   Klaxon (avertisseur sonore)

   • The old car's klaxon sounded a loud, harsh note.
   • The factory klaxon signaled the end of the shift.
   • He pressed the klaxon to warn the pedestrians.

   Synonymeshooterhornsiren