peal

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound of a bell being struck.

  - "The peal of bells rang out across the town."
  - "The peal of the church bell signaled the start of the wedding ceremony."

• Verb

  To ring a bell repeatedly.

  - "The bells were pealed to mark the hour."
  - "The townspeople pealed the bells in celebration."

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Pronunciation

1. /piːl/
   
   
   
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2. /piːl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peal
peal , heel , real , feel , reveal , steal

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Homophones

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1. Peel (English) : To remove the outer covering of something.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of peal that leads to same result
peal , peals , pealed , pealing

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Etymology

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Old English 'pealan' meaning 'to ring'. Related to 'pelen' meaning 'to knock'.

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Trivia

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1. The pealing of bells is a tradition that dates back to ancient times.

2. The largest bell in the world, the Tsar Kolokol, is said to weigh over 200 tons and has never been rung due to its size.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that the pealing of bells can ward off evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Church bell: A large bell, often hung in a church steeple, that is rung as a signal or to call the faithful to prayer.

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Culture

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In Christianity, the pealing of church bells is a significant cultural practice used to announce various events such as weddings, funerals, and religious festivals.

How to Memorize "peal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large church bell swinging back and forth, striking against the tower to create a loud, resonant peal.
   - Visualize the sound waves traveling through the air as the bell rings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peal' with the sound of church bells ringing.
   - Think of a wedding ceremony and the pealing of bells to signify the happy occasion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a bell with the word 'peal' written on it.
   - Remember the phrase 'Peachy Keen' and associate it with the sound of bells pealing.

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