hailer

/ˈheɪlər/
noun
  1. A person who calls out to get someone's attention, especially to greet them or to get a taxi.
    • The hailer on the street corner waved frantically at the approaching cab.
    • In the busy city, a good hailer can get a taxi faster than someone who just stands there.
    • The hailer shouted across the crowd to his friend on the other side.
  2. A device used to make a loud sound to call attention, such as a horn or a loudspeaker.
    • The police car's hailer blared a warning to the fleeing suspect.
    • The ship's captain used a hailer to communicate with the crew on the dock.
    • The lifeguard picked up the hailer and told everyone to get out of the water.
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