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trumpet
noun
verb
A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
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ˈtɹʌmpɪt
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noun
A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
verb
Proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
“Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty”
verb
Play or blow on the trumpet
verb
Utter in trumpet-like sounds
“Elephants are trumpeting”
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Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty
Elephants are trumpeting
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