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noun / verb

bell

BEL/bel/

A hollow device that makes a ringing sound when struck.

The bell's metal clapper hangs inside its hollow shell.

A hollow metal bell with visible internal clapper.
Etymology
bellOld Englishbell

Old English belle already named the ringing instrument. Its deeper origin is uncertain, though it may be connected with words for roaring or loud sound.

In context

SOAS University of London23:07
a tiny bell is suspended from the roof of the Pagoda and when the spirits happen to be around they always notify AAL by ringing
The Ejamba of North Fairmount Avenue, the Wizard of Menlo Park and the Dialectics of Ensoniment

More examples

  • The church bell rang at noon.
  • A shopkeeper belled the door so arrivals would make a sound.
  • The bells have called people to the square for centuries.

Forms

bell · bells · belled · belling

Similar words

chime
Can name a bell sound or a set of tuned bells.
gong
A flat metal disk struck to make a resonant sound.