bullhorn
noun
bull·horn
ˈbu̇l-ˌhȯrn 
also ˈbəl-
1
: a loudspeaker on a naval ship
2
: a handheld combined microphone and loudspeaker
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Prosecutors alleged McHugh attacked Capitol Police officers with bear spray and beat them with a metal sign while leading rioters from behind a bullhorn.
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
One person was even leading protesters in chants on a bullhorn.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Many have trespassed in government buildings, blocked high-traffic bridges and entered private businesses with bullhorns, chanting at employees.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Seconds later a bullhorn blares, signaling the end of the deal, and Arnold is immediately on to the next discount.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
One person was even leading protesters in chants on a bullhorn.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Many have trespassed in government buildings, blocked high-traffic bridges and entered private businesses with bullhorns, chanting at employees.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Seconds later a bullhorn blares, signaling the end of the deal, and Arnold is immediately on to the next discount.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Bullhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullhorn. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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bullhorn
noun
bull·horn
ˈbu̇l-ˌhȯ(ə)rn
: a handheld combined microphone and loudspeaker
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