Durcklufthorn/Drucklufthörner

English translation: air horn

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German term or phrase:Drucklufthorn
English translation:air horn
Entered by: Cilian O'Tuama

14:54 Aug 16, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Sports / Fitness / Recreation / Football
German term or phrase: Durcklufthorn/Drucklufthörner
What are these devices called that use compressed air to emit a diabolical noise during football matches? Any takers? :-)
Natalie Wilcock (X)
Local time: 20:07
air horn
Explanation:
what we'd call 'em (I think)

"compressed-air fanfare horn" is a bit long-winded

"At the gates themselves there will be the customary body searches. The usual list of banned items apply, including cans, bottles, ***air horns*** and “roller skates”.
Cameras are permitted, video cameras are not: though of course it’s increasingly difficult to tell the difference.

http://www.footballsupportersinternational.com/venue/denmark...
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Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 20:07
Grading comment
Thank you, Cilian. Regards, Natalie
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3 +7air horn
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Durcklufthorn/Drucklufthörner
air horn


Explanation:
what we'd call 'em (I think)

"compressed-air fanfare horn" is a bit long-winded

"At the gates themselves there will be the customary body searches. The usual list of banned items apply, including cans, bottles, ***air horns*** and “roller skates”.
Cameras are permitted, video cameras are not: though of course it’s increasingly difficult to tell the difference.

http://www.footballsupportersinternational.com/venue/denmark...

Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 20:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 155
Grading comment
Thank you, Cilian. Regards, Natalie

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  jccantrell: compressed air horn here in the USA.
7 mins

agree  petrolhead
8 mins

agree  Jonathan MacKerron: and ghastly things they are
10 mins
  -> deafening

agree  Claire Langhard
12 mins

agree  Teresa Reinhardt
35 mins

agree  David Moore (X)
45 mins

agree  Simon Georgiou
2 days 5 hrs
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