bell (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

bell (v)

attach a bell to

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

bell Sentence Examples

  1. The bell's melodious chime echoed through the halls, signaling the end of class.
  2. The doorbell rang persistently, demanding attention.
  3. The Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence, proudly stands in Philadelphia.
  4. The school bell's piercing tone announced the arrival of recess.
  5. The wedding bells rang out, celebrating the union of two hearts.
  6. The ringing of a bell signaled the beginning of the boxing match.
  7. The bell tolled solemnly, marking the passing of a loved one.
  8. The bell's ominous clang warned of an approaching storm.
  9. The cowbell's rhythmic sound guided the herd through the meadow.
  10. The wind chime's gentle tinkle created a tranquil atmosphere in the garden.

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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.