chiming

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound of a bell ringing or of bells chiming.

  - "The sound of chiming bells filled the air during the holiday season."
  - "The church bells began chiming at noon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chiming
chyming , climbing , crime time , rhyme time

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Variants

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chime , chimed , chimer , chimere , chimers , chimes , chiming , chime in , chimed in , chimes in , chiming in

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Etymology

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Old English 'cyman' meaning 'to come' + 'ging' an agent suffix, resulting in the meaning 'to make a sound like bells ringing'.

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Trivia

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1. Chiming bells were used in ancient Greece to mark the hours and signify the changing of the guard.

2. The famous 'Big Ben' clock tower in London is known for its chiming bell, which strikes every hour.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that the sound of chiming bells can ward off evil spirits or bring good fortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bells: Bells are a percussive instrument that produce sound when struck, and are often used for musical or ceremonial purposes.

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Culture

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In various cultures, chiming bells are used to mark time, signify the beginning or end of an event, or call people to prayer or assembly.

How to Memorize "chiming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bell swinging back and forth and striking its clapper to produce the sound of chiming.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of chiming bells with happy memories or significant events.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chiming Chimneys' to remember the spelling of the word: C-H-I-M-I-N-G.

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