Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: horns
IPA transcription: [h'ɔɹnz]
Usage examples
  • Only bull moose, with at least two 3-inch prongs on its horns, may be killed.
  • He had a lion's head, a bull's horns, the feet of a wolf, and the tail of a viper.
  • They lowered their heads, and with mighty, iron-tipped horns they came to gore and trample him.
  • On approaching any human habitation, the Indians blew horns to indicate that they came as friends.
  • Grasping the horns of the bull that was upon his right hand, Jason dragged him until he had brought him beside the yoke of bronze.
  • Gilgamesh dedicated the horns of the bull to Shamash and returned with his friend to Erech, where they were received with great rejoicings.
  • The same who with the seven heads was born, And power and strength from the ten horns received, So long as virtue to her spouse was pleasing.
  • The son had a rope ready to cast round its horns, and throw it to the ground, but the ox was stronger than the rope, and soon tore it in pieces.
  • Then Alfred, King of England, Bade blow the horns of war, And fling the Golden Dragon out, With crackle and acclaim and shout, Scrolled and aflame and far.
  • Lieutenant Alden was on his horse, and facing him was an immense buffalo, standing perfectly still with chin drawn in and horns to the front, ready for battle.