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horns

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈhɔɹnz// UK //hˈɔːnz// horns

n. the hard, pointed parts that grow on the heads of animals like cows, goats, or deer. They usually come in pairs and are used for defense.

n. permanent, pointed outgrowths on the heads of various mammals, consisting of a keratin sheath covering a bony core. Often used metaphorically to describe musical instruments or warning devices.


SIMPLE

The bull has long, sharp horns.

CONTEXTUAL

The farmer carefully guided the goat by its horns into the small wooden pen.

COMPLEX

In many species, the size and shape of the horns serve as a visual indicator of health and social dominance during the mating season.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to the animal anatomy or the brass section of an orchestra.

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