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signaling device vs foghorn

foghorn vs signaling device

signaling device and foghorn both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
signaling device Yes No No No
foghorn Yes No No No
As nouns, foghorn is a hyponym of signaling device; that is, foghorn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than signaling device:
  • signaling device: a device used to send signals
  • foghorn: a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
Other hyponyms of signaling device include bell, buzzer, whistle.
signaling device (noun) foghorn (noun)
a device used to send signals a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
Difference between signaling device and foghorn

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