bells

Meanings

• noun

  A large, hollow metal bell shaped object that is struck to produce sound, often used as a signal or call to attention.

  - "The church bells rang out at noon."
  - "The fire department uses sirens and bells to alert people of an emergency."

• noun

  A group of bells collectively.

  - "The carousel had a merry-go-round and a bell choir."
  - "The campanile housed the university's bell tower and the school mascot."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɛlz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2423257"

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Synonyms

campane , tintinnabule

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bells
hells , tells , sells , cells

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Variants

List of all variants of bells that leads to same result
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Etymology

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Old English 'beall' or 'beolle,' meaning 'a large bell'. Derived from Proto-Germanic 'belegja,' meaning 'to make loud or clear'.

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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 200,000 pounds.

2. Bells are used in feng shui to bring good fortune and wealth.

3. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, USA, is a symbol of American independence and freedom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chime: A musical instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck mechanically or electronically to produce musical notes.

2. Carillon: A large set of bells that are played by striking them with hammers or ropes, often housed in a bell tower and used for musical performances.

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Culture

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Bells have been used throughout history for various purposes, including religious ceremonies, timekeeping, and warning signals. In literature, bells are often used as symbols of awakening, change, or transformation. In art, bells are depicted in paintings and sculptures, and in music, bells are used as instruments.

How to Memorize "bells"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy bell hanging from a tower. Visualize the bell being struck with a hammer, causing it to swing back and forth and produce a loud, resonant sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of bells with awakening or change. For example, think of the sound of church bells ringing to mark the start of a new day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B.E.L.L.S to remember the definition of bells: Big, Empty, Loud, Large, Sound.

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