Klaxon

KLAXON: The Annoying – Klaxon, a giant space alien, is not very powerful, so it can’t really cause any actual damage itself, and it can’t really harm anyone ……directly – BUT – it’s really really loud and annoying.

THE HOST « FranksFilms 2008

Being a lawprof, I hear "Klaxon" and think of the Erie doctrine, but the definition I'm picking up from the dictionary is "A trademark used for a loud electric horn."

"We wanted something intimate, and we listen to Tori Amos when we're alone." Ann Althouse 2005

As I said the words, a Klaxon called, alarm bells rang, and other noises like elephants farting to death through didgeridoos, growling mice, and trampled zebra split the air.

Crossed J.F. Lewis 2011

As I said the words, a Klaxon called, alarm bells rang, and other noises like elephants farting to death through didgeridoos, growling mice, and trampled zebra split the air.

Crossed J.F. Lewis 2011

In the silence of the observation deck, it sounded as loud as the red alert Klaxon on a starship.

Starfleet Academy: The Edge Rudy Josephs 2010

The only sound on the street is the trilling of the warning Klaxon as the truck reverses off the street, beyond the sidewalk, and onto the driveway, and the payload glides upward pivoting on its hinge.

MY EMPIRE OF DIRT Manny Howard 2010

He always stopped at the top of our street and blew his Klaxon.

imperfect endings Zoe FitzGerald Carter 2010

He always stopped at the top of our street and blew his Klaxon.

imperfect endings Zoe FitzGerald Carter 2010

The only sound on the street is the trilling of the warning Klaxon as the truck reverses off the street, beyond the sidewalk, and onto the driveway, and the payload glides upward pivoting on its hinge.

MY EMPIRE OF DIRT Manny Howard 2010

The anachronism stood out like a Klaxon in the otherwise modern office suite.

Starfleet Academy: The Edge Rudy Josephs 2010