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Word: Horn

Noun (n): A hard, often curved and pointed structure that grows on the heads of some animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, or deer, typically used for defense or display. Example: “The bull had a massive pair of horns.”
Noun (n): The喇叭-like musical instrument made from the hollow, curved horn of an animal, or a modern reproduction, used for blowing or playing music. Example: “He played a mournful tune on his French horn.”
Noun (n): A device on a vehicle (like a car or bicycle) that produces a loud warning sound when pressed or operated. Example: “She honked her car horn to signal the pedestrian.”
Verb (v): To sound a horn, especially as a signal or warning. Example: “The driver had to horn to alert the other cars.”
Adjective (adj): Relating to or resembling a horn; horn-shaped. Example: “The ancient drinking vessel was made from a single piece of horn.”
Idiomatically: “To have a bee in one’s bonnet” - meaning to be preoccupied with an idea or to have a fixation on something. Although not directly related to the literal definition of ‘horn’, it uses ‘horn’ in the sense of ‘bonnet’.

“To catch someone red-handed” - where ‘horn’ is used in the idiom “to blow the horn”, meaning to expose or catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
“On the horns of a dilemma” - This metaphorical use suggests being stuck between two equally difficult choices, referring to the sharp points of a bull’s horn.

Noun: “The antelope raised its majestic horns towards the sky.”
Verb: “The ship’s captain horned the foghorn three times to warn approaching vessels.”
Adjective: “She crafted a set of horn-rimmed glasses out of buffalo horn.”