(~s)
1.
On a vehicle such as a car, the ~ is the device that makes a loud noise as a signal or warning.
He sounded the car ~.
N-COUNT: oft supp N
2.
The ~s of an animal such as a cow or deer are the hard pointed things that grow from its head.
N-COUNT: usu pl
3.
Horn is the hard substance that the ~s of animals are made of. Horn is sometimes used to make objects such as spoons, buttons, or ornaments.
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see also ~-rimmed
4.
A ~ is a musical instrument of the brass family. It is a long circular metal tube, wide at one end, which you play by blowing.
N-COUNT: oft the N
5.
A ~ is a simple musical instrument consisting of a metal tube that is wide at one end and narrow at the other. You play it by blowing into it.
...a hunting ~.
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6.
see also shoe~
7.
If you blow your own ~, you boast about yourself. (mainly AM)
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8.
If two people lock ~s, they argue about something.
During his six years in office, Seidman has often locked ~s with lawmakers.
PHRASE: V inflects, pl-n PHR
9.
If you are on the ~s of a dilemma, you have to choose between two things, both of which are unpleasant or difficult.
The bird is caught on the ~s of a dilemma. Should it attack the predator, even though it then risks its own life? Or should it get out while the going is good?
PHRASE: PHR after v
10.
If someone pulls in their ~s or draws in their ~s, they start behaving more cautiously than they did before, especially by spending less money.
Customers are drawing in their ~s at a time of high interest rates.
PHRASE: V inflects
11.
to take the bull by the ~s: see bull