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Knell
01
the slow, solemn sound of a bell rung to announce a death, funeral, or symbolic end
Examples
The knell of the church bell marked the beginning of the funeral service.
As the final knell rang out, silence fell over the mourners.
to knell
01
to ring slowly and solemnly, often for ceremonial purposes
Examples
The bell knelled at midnight, announcing the death of the monarch.
Church bells knelled across the city in mourning.
02
to cause a bell to ring solemnly and slowly, often for ceremonial or musical purposes
Examples
The sexton knelled the bell with practiced reverence.
She knelled the tower bell to begin the procession.
