bell (Meaning)
bell (n)
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
the sound of a bell being struck
(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
the shape of a bell
a phonetician and father of Alexander Graham Bell (1819-1905)
English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961)
United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922)
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
the flared opening of a tubular device
bell (v)
attach a bell to
bell (n.)
A hollow metallic vessel, usually shaped somewhat like a cup with a flaring mouth, containing a clapper or tongue, and giving forth a ringing sound on being struck.
A hollow perforated sphere of metal containing a loose ball which causes it to sound when moved.
Anything in the form of a bell, as the cup or corol of a flower.
That part of the capital of a column included between the abacus and neck molding; also used for the naked core of nearly cylindrical shape, assumed to exist within the leafage of a capital.
The strikes of the bell which mark the time; or the time so designated.
bell (v. t.)
To put a bell upon; as, to bell the cat.
To make bell-mouthed; as, to bell a tube.
To utter by bellowing.
bell (v. i.)
To develop bells or corollas; to take the form of a bell; to blossom; as, hops bell.
To call or bellow, as the deer in rutting time; to make a bellowing sound; to roar.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bell
bell Sentence Examples
- The bell's melodious chime echoed through the halls, signaling the end of class.
- The doorbell rang persistently, demanding attention.
- The Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence, proudly stands in Philadelphia.
- The school bell's piercing tone announced the arrival of recess.
- The wedding bells rang out, celebrating the union of two hearts.
- The ringing of a bell signaled the beginning of the boxing match.
- The bell tolled solemnly, marking the passing of a loved one.
- The bell's ominous clang warned of an approaching storm.
- The cowbell's rhythmic sound guided the herd through the meadow.
- The wind chime's gentle tinkle created a tranquil atmosphere in the garden.
FAQs About the word bell
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The bell's melodious chime echoed through the halls, signaling the end of class.
The doorbell rang persistently, demanding attention.
The Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence, proudly stands in Philadelphia.
The school bell's piercing tone announced the arrival of recess.
