Bell Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Bell? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Antonyms, Example sentences, Synonyms, Words ending with Bell, Words starting with Bell, How to pronounce? Derivations, Related sentences and more...

Word: Bell

How to pronounce: bel

Noun

Definitions:

1. A hollow object, typically made of metal and having the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, typically by means of a clapper inside.

Example sentences: "The church bells tolled"

2. A bell-shaped object or part of something.

3. A musical instrument consisting of a set of cylindrical metal tubes of different lengths, suspended in a frame and played by being struck with a hammer.

Example sentences: "Working with sampled bells, gongs and prepared piano, he then uses electronic equipment to process this first layer and continues to build up his compositions."

4. (preceded by a numeral) the time as indicated every half hour of a watch by the striking of the ship's bell one to eight times.

Example sentences: "At five bells in the forenoon of June 11"

Verb

Definitions:

1. Provide with a bell or bells; attach a bell or bells to.

Example sentences: "The young men were belling and hobbling the horses before releasing them"

2. Make a ringing sound likened to that of a bell.

3. Spread or flare outward like the lip of a bell.

Example sentences: "Her shirt belled out behind"

Noun

Definitions:

1. The cry of a stag or buck at rutting time.