bell

Meanings

• noun

  An object that makes a loud sound when struck or shook, typically hollow and shaped like a bell and suspended from the top by a clapper.

  - "The church bells rang out to announce the arrival of the new year."
  - "The fire department used a bell to alert the neighborhood of a fire."

• verb

  To call or summon someone by ringing a bell.

  - "The teacher will bell the students when it's time for lunch."
  - "The secretary belled the boss to ask for a meeting."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɛl/
   
   
   
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2. /bɛl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

campane , tintinnabule

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bell
hell , tell , well

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Variants

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Etymology

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The word 'bell' comes from the Old English word 'bele' which means 'sound' or 'alarm'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest bell in the world is the Tsar Bell in Moscow, Russia, which weighs over 200 tons.

2. In ancient Greece, a bell was used as a symbol of the goddess Aphrodite and was rung to summon her.

3. The term 'ring a bell' means that something is familiar or reminds you of something else.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chime: A musical instrument consisting of a series of bells that are struck in succession to produce a melody.

2. Bell tower: A tall structure housing bells for ringing, often as part of a church or other religious building.

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Culture

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Bells have been used throughout history for various cultural, religious, and symbolic purposes. They have been used to mark time, signal events, and ward off evil spirits. In many cultures, bells are used in religious ceremonies and are considered sacred objects.

How to Memorize "bell"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, hollow metal object hanging from the ceiling, shaped like a bell. Visualize the clapper inside swinging back and forth to make the bell ring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a bell with important events or announcements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'Bells' to remember the order of the planets: My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas - Bell is the second planet from the sun.

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