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burglar alarm
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burglar alarm
(noun)
burglar alarm
noun
plural
burglar alarms
burglar alarm
noun
plural
burglar alarms
Britannica Dictionary definition of BURGLAR ALARM
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a device that makes a loud noise (such as a ringing sound) if someone tries to enter a building by using force
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