peal (Meaning)

Wordnet

peal (n)

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

Wordnet

peal (v)

ring recurrently

sound loudly and sonorously

Webster

peal (n.)

A small salmon; a grilse; a sewin.

A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, of a multitude, etc.

A set of bells tuned to each other according to the diatonic scale; also, the changes rung on a set of bells.

Webster

peal (v. i.)

To appeal.

To utter or give out loud sounds.

To resound; to echo.

Webster

peal (v. t.)

To utter or give forth loudly; to cause to give out loud sounds; to noise abroad.

To assail with noise or loud sounds.

To pour out.

peal Sentence Examples

  1. The deafening peal of thunder shook the earth, making walls tremble.
  2. Church bells commenced their joyous peal, summoning the faithful to worship.
  3. The shrill peal of a siren pierced the air, warning of an impending storm.
  4. The laughter of children pealed merrily through the park, a sweet symphony.
  5. The trumpets pealed a triumphant fanfare, announcing the arrival of the victorious army.
  6. The shrill peal of a whistle signaled the start of the race, sending runners into action.
  7. The raindrops pealed against the windowpanes, creating a monotonous rhythm.
  8. The pealing of church bells reverberated through the town square, marking the hour.
  9. The gentle peal of wind chimes soothed the soul, creating a sense of tranquility.
  10. The peal of a distant bell carried through the wind, a haunting and nostalgic sound.

FAQs About the word peal

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells), ring recurrently, sound loudly and sonorouslyA small salmon; a grilse; a sewin., To appeal., A loud sound

rattle, clash, clang, knell, ping, clank, whang, jangle, ding-dong, chime

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The deafening peal of thunder shook the earth, making walls tremble.

Church bells commenced their joyous peal, summoning the faithful to worship.

The shrill peal of a siren pierced the air, warning of an impending storm.

The laughter of children pealed merrily through the park, a sweet symphony.