noun a warning bell or signal
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The tocsin sounded, signaling the troops to prepare for battle.
The tocsin was a recurring motif in the author's dystopian novel.
The tocsin alarm rang out, alerting residents to evacuate the area.
The tocsin was used in medieval times as a warning bell.
A writer may use the word 'tocsin' in a historical novel to describe the sound of a warning bell or alarm signaling danger.
A psychologist may use 'tocsin' metaphorically to describe a person's internal warning signals or instincts that alert them to potential threats or risks.
A historian may use 'tocsin' in academic writing to refer to specific instances of alarm bells being rung in historical events to signal impending danger or crises.
An emergency responder may use 'tocsin' to describe the sound of sirens or alarms that signal the need for immediate action or response to a crisis or emergency situation.