bell

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

bells

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

bell

past (v2)

belled

past participle (v3)

belled

present participle

belling

3rd person singular

bells

Noun

Noun

×

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.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 bell which called the pupils to their lessons can still be seen on the roof.

2. 2.An instrument that emits a ringing sound, situated on a bicycle's handlebar and used by the cyclist to warn of their presence.

3. 3.A telephone call.(informal)

   • I’ll give you a bell later.

4. 4.The sounding of a bell as a signal.

   • Referee Steve Smoger was an almost invisible presence in the ring as both men went at it, although he did have a word with Froch when he landed with a shot after the bell at the end of the eighth.

Verb

Verb

×

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To telephone.(slang)

   • "Vinny, you tosser, it's Keith. I thought you were back today. I'm in town. Bell us on the mobile.

2. 2.To attach a bell to.

   • Who will bell the cat?

3. 3.To shape so that it flares out like a bell.

4. 4.To develop bells or corollas; to take the form of a bell; to blossom.

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Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare