burglar alarm

Noun

Meaning

a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary

a loud warning signal produced by a burglar alarm

Source: WordNet

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There's gonna' be a lotta slow singin' and flower bringin' if my burglar alarm starts ringin'. The Notorious B.I.G.

Mr. Holmes receives a telephone call from his neighbor Dr. Watson who states that he hears the sound of a burglar alarm from the direction of of Mr. Holmes' house. While preparing to rush home, Mr. Holmes recalls that Dr. Watson is known to be a tasteless practical joker... Judea Pearl

they could hear the burglar alarm a mile away Source: Internet

Despite numerous attempts, deputies were unable to contact the key holders of a Gallatin Road business where a burglar alarm was sounding at 1:15 a.m. The doors of the business were secure and there was no sign of forced entry. Source: Internet

• Lock doors, close windows and set your burglar alarm, if you have one, every time you go out, day or night. Source: Internet

Burglar alarm systems are also available. Source: Internet

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