claxon

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de sinal sonoro alto, geralmente elétrico, historicamente usado em automóveis para advertir ou chamar atenção.

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.

   Buzina alta

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshooterhornklaxon

• Verbo raro ou arcaico que significa emitir um som alto e estridente, semelhante ao de uma buzina ou corneta; soar ou tocar como um clarim, geralmente como sinal de alerta.

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.

   Buzinar

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

   Sinônimosblarehonkhoottoot

2. Make a loud noiseB1informal

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

   Emitir um som alto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblareblasthonkhootsoundtoot