as in tube
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container musketeers carrying their gunpowder in powder horns

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Recent Examples of horn With many of Zabar’s descendants still front and center during daily operations, the family business kicked off its 90th anniversary celebration last fall and has continued to toot its horn and promote its historic achievements. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 In her later years, Pat took pleasure in watching cruise ships from her Sky Harbour balcony in Fort Lauderdale, greeting them with her signature air horn. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025 An interactive hands-on experience where children can learn about trucks and vehicles, honk their horns and interact with the drivers. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 At Mido, Akoni debuted the Crafted Cosmo with a full buffalo horn frame. Thomas Waller, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for horn

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“Horn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horn. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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