ship's bell (Meaning)
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ship's bell (n)
(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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ship's bell
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ship's bell Sentence Examples
- The ship's bell tolled mournfully, marking the loss of a crew member.
- Sailors used the ship's bell to signal changes in the watch and time the passage of the day.
- The rhythmic clanging of the ship's bell provided a comforting sound amidst the vast ocean.
- The ship's bell served as a beacon of hope during stormy nights, as it guided sailors to safety.
- The captain ordered the ship's bell to sound a warning when enemy ships were spotted.
- The sound of the ship's bell carried for miles, alerting distant ships to the presence of the vessel.
- The ship's bell was often decorated with intricate engravings and inscriptions.
- Sailors believed that the ship's bell possessed a supernatural element, bringing good luck or warding off evil spirits.
- The removal of the ship's bell from the deck was considered an ominous sign, foreshadowing disaster.
- The ship's bell became a cherished artifact, passed down through generations of seafarers as a symbol of maritime history and tradition.
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(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
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The ship's bell tolled mournfully, marking the loss of a crew member.
Sailors used the ship's bell to signal changes in the watch and time the passage of the day.
The rhythmic clanging of the ship's bell provided a comforting sound amidst the vast ocean.
The ship's bell served as a beacon of hope during stormy nights, as it guided sailors to safety.
