Bell
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klocka
a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves
Exempel
During the festival, a large brass bell was used to attract people ’s attention to the opening ceremony.
Under festivalen användes en stor klocka av mässing för att dra folkets uppmärksamhet till öppningsceremonin.
02
a push button at an entrance that triggers a ringing or buzzing signal
Exempel
A quick press of the bell summoned assistance.
03
the ringing sound produced by a bell
Exempel
The bell reverberated in the empty church.
04
the flared end of a tubular object
Exempel
Airflow through the bell affects the tone.
05
a percussion instrument consisting of multiple tuned bells struck with a hammer, used in orchestras
Exempel
Students practiced ringing the bell set in harmony.
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a shape resembling a bell
Exempel
The vase was molded in a bell shape.
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.
Exempel
The bell routine kept the crew on schedule.
to bell
01
to fasten or affix a bell to something
Exempel
Farmers belled the goats to keep track of them.
