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Bell
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campana
a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves
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During the event, a large bell was rung to mark the beginning of each new activity.
Durante el evento, se tocó una gran campana para marcar el inicio de cada nueva actividad.
02
a push button at an entrance that triggers a ringing or buzzing signal
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She forgot to ring the bell before entering.
03
the ringing sound produced by a bell
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The bell's clear tone carried across the field.
04
the flared end of a tubular object
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The horn 's bell amplified the sound.
05
a percussion instrument consisting of multiple tuned bells struck with a hammer, used in orchestras
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The composer wrote a passage for the bells.
06
a shape resembling a bell
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She admired the bell curve of the hills.
07
(nautical) one of eight half-hour divisions of shipboard time, indicated by strikes of a bell. eight bells mark 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00, a.m. or p.m.
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Eight bells signaled the end of the watch.
to bell
01
to fasten or affix a bell to something
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He belled the door to alert visitors.
