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horns

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

Usage

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

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