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HORNS

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There are 12 meanings of the word Horns.

How to pronounce horns:

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Horns - as a noun

A noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

One of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageoutgrowthprocess
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning

A high pommel of a western saddle (usually metal covered with leather)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
saddle horn

A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cornettrumptrumpet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
brassbrass instrument
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn

The material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A device having the shape of a horn

Example: "Horns at the ends of a new moon"

An alarm device that makes a loud warning sound

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alarmalarm systemwarning device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
french horn

A device on an automobile for making a warning noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
automobile horncar hornmotor horn

Horns - as a verb

Stab or pierce with a horn or tusk

Example: "The rhino horned the explorer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tusk

Example Sentences

"The rhinoceros has large, intimidating horns."
"The sound of car horns filled the busy city streets."
"She wore a hat adorned with feathers and horns."
"The bull locked its horns with its rival in a fierce battle."
"The goat's horns were used as a natural remedy in traditional medicine."
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Word Game Points

Is HORNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, horns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HORNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is HORNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, horns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HORNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HORNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, horns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HORNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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