Foghorn

usgb/ˈfɑːɡhɔːrn/
noun

A large, loud horn typically used on a ship to indicate its position during foggy weather.

The loud blare of the foghorn indicated there was a ship nearby, even though it couldn't be seen through the dense fog.
Visual representation of "foghorn" - A large, loud horn typically used on a ship to indicate its position during foggy weather.

Often appears as...

  • blare of a foghorn
  • foghorn sound
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Maritime Safety

Foghorns are vital for navigation and collision avoidance on ships in poor visibility.

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The ship's captain relied on the foghorn to safely guide them through the dense maritime fog.
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Weather Indicator

The sound of a foghorn can imply bad weather conditions nearby, even if you're not on the sea.

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As we heard the distant foghorn, we knew the beach picnic would be risky with the incoming fog.
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Harbor Soundtrack

Foghorns are commonly heard in port towns and are part of the local soundscape and culture.

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Living by the harbor meant falling asleep to the melancholic call of the foghorn every night.
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