Definitions

1. noun

A device that produces a loud, resonant sound, often used to scare or locate animals, especially birds, in farming or hunting.

“The farmer used a foghorn to scare away the geese from his crops.”

2. noun

A loud, resonant voice, especially one used to convey authority or importance.

“The actor’s foghorn voice added depth to the character he was playing.”

3. verb

To utter a loud, resonant sound, especially to scare or locate animals.

“The hunter foghored to bring the deer within shooting range.”