air-raid siren

A form of air raid siren — A siren that makes a very loud alarm sound to warn the population of an upcoming air raid.

Meanings

nounair-raid siren (plural air-raid sirens)

plural air-raid sirens

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of air raid siren.
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