Bell

Word BELL
Character 4
Hyphenation bell
Pronunciations /bɛl/

Definitions and meanings of "Bell"

What do we mean by bell?

The bellowing or baying cry of certain animals, such as a deer in rut or a beagle on the hunt. noun

To utter long, deep, resonant sounds; bellow. intransitive verb

A hollow metal musical instrument, usually cup-shaped with a flared opening, that emits a metallic tone when struck. noun

Something resembling such an instrument in shape or sound, as. noun

The round, flared opening of a wind instrument at the opposite end from the mouthpiece. noun

A percussion instrument consisting of metal tubes or bars that emit tones when struck. noun

A hollow, usually inverted vessel, such as one used for diving deep below the surface of a body of water. noun

The corolla of a flower. noun

The body of a jellyfish. noun

A stroke on a hollow metal instrument to mark the hour. noun

The time indicated by the striking of this instrument, divided into half hours. noun

To put a bell on. intransitive verb

To cause to flare like a bell. intransitive verb

To assume the form of a bell; flare. intransitive verb

(bell the cat) To perform a daring act. idiom

The bellow of the wild deer in rutting-time. noun

To bellow; roar.

Specifically To bellow like a deer in rutting-time.

To bellow forth.

A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.

The sounding of a bell as a signal.

A telephone call.

A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.

The flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument.

Any of a series of strokes on a bell (or similar), struck every half hour to indicate the time (within a four hour watch)

The flared end of a pipe, designed to mate with a narrow spigot.

A device control code that produces a beep (or rings a small electromechanical bell on older teleprinters etc.).

Anything shaped like a bell, such as the cup or corolla of a flower.

The 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.

An instrument situated on a bicycle's handlebar, used by the cyclist to warn of his or her presence.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Bell

The word "bell" in example sentences

Pulchre's bell_, the great bell of St. Sepulchre's Holborn, close to Newgate, always begins to toll a little before the hour of execution, under the bequest of Richard Dove, who directed that an exhortation should be made to "... prisoners that are within, Who for wickedness and sin are appointed to die, Give ear unto this passing bell." ❋ John S. Farmer (N/A)

October 31 was a good day with a \ "vigorous, buoyant rally from bell to bell\". ❋ Unknown (2009)

The _passing bell_ is of older date than the canon of our church, which directs "that when any is passing out of this life, a bell shall be tolled, and the minister shall not then slack to do his duty. ❋ Various (1852)

For example, when he hears or sees the word bell he sees a series of undulating purple lines, but he also tastes something bitter on his tongue. ❋ Dominic Smith (2007)

You can skip the costume, but the bell is a must.www. cowbell.com ❋ Unknown (2010)

They had to advertise for rags, and what they called the bell-cart went through Boston picking them up. ❋ Edward A. Rand (N/A)

"Venture-backed deals were kind of derailed and this might be what we call a bell cow - a deal that's so steady and so well-done and so impressive it brings other deals to market that were waiting," he said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Venture-backed deals were kind of derailed and this might be what we call a bell cow -- a deal that's so steady and so well-done and so impressive it brings other deals to market that were waiting," he said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That big red R on the right side of the Redfield objective bell is fugly. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When people ask me why I have a door knocker on the back of my van, I tell them that the door bell is broken! datingjesus ❋ Unknown (2009)

There were moments, but it is not the same voice - to be fair, it was never going to remain "bell-like" due to age and use. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I think in spite of my poor writing skills my one redeeming quality if I can ring my own bell is that I dont create false narratives and intentionally distort other peoples statements. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Hundreds of churches to join bell-ringing campaign Sunday. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Later, when he connects with Tuanko, the lost bell is less important. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Three times, the ringing of a spectral bell is followed by the appearance of a ghost, harbinger of a dreadful accident. ❋ Kate Mosse (2010)

The bell from the front door indicated that someone had entered the office. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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