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to chime
01
to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock
Intransitive
Examples
The clock on the wall chimes every hour.
The church bells chimed in celebration of the newlyweds.
Chime
01
a percussion instrument made of a set of tuned bells that are struck to produce musical tones, often used in orchestras
Examples
The orchestra featured a chime in the final movement of the symphony.
She played the chime softly, adding a delicate layer to the music.
