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3. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck.
Etymology
- bell (English)
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- bell (English)
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] the sound of a bell being struck.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bell (English)
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] the shape of a bell.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- bell (English)
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] (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
Etymology
- bell (English)
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] the flared opening of a tubular device.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bell (English)
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. bell
noun. ['ˈbɛl'] a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument.
Etymology
- bell (English)
- bellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- belle (Old English (ca. 450-1100))