Definition of bell - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sound makerhollow metal object that rings when struck
- The church bell rang loudly at noon.
2.
electronicselectrical device that rings as a signal
- Press the bell to alert the staff.
3.
trumpet partsTECH. the flared end of a brass instrumentTECH.
- The trumpet's bell gleamed under the stage lights.
4.
toneclear ringing sound from a struck metal instrument
- The bell's chime echoed through the valley.
5.
phoneUS telephone callUS
- I'll give you a bell later.
6.
plantRare rounded, flared shape like a hanging cup, often in flowersRare
- The flowers had a distinct bell shape that attracted bees..
7.
maritimeTECH. nautical signal for timekeepingTECH.
- The sailor struck eight bells for the watch.
Verb
1.
sound productionintr. make a bell-like soundintr.
- The door will bell to signal your arrival..
2.
communicationintr. UK make a phone callintr. UK
- I'll bell you later to discuss the plans.
3.
animaltr. attach a bell to somethingtr.
- They decided to bell the cat for safety.
4.
fashionintr. flare outward at the bottom into a rounded skirtintr.
- The dress was belled at the bottom.
Images of bell
hollow metal object that rings when struck 
electrical device that rings as a signal 
the flared end of a brass instrument 
rounded, flared shape like a hanging cup, often in flowers 
nautical signal for timekeeping
Expressions with bell
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bell used to alert people to danger
The warning bell rang loudly during the fire drill..
make a bell produce sound
Please ring a bell to start the ceremony.
sound made by a bell when struck
The ring of a bell echoed through the hall.
make a bell produce sound
He rang the bell to announce dinner.
sound familiar or trigger a vague memory
That title is ringing a bell, but I can't recall the plot.
sounds familiar but not fully remembered
That street name rings a bell, but I can't place it.
cause someone to be very happy or excited
The surprise party really rang her bell.
rescued by a timely interruption or event
He was saved by the bell when the meeting ended.
reverse something that cannot be undone
Once you say it, you can't unring a bell.
respond to a call or summons
The firefighter answered the bell and rushed to the scene.
distinct and unmistakable in sound
The singer's voice was clear as a bell.
call someone on the telephone
I'll give you a bell tomorrow to discuss it.
cause concern or warning about something
The report rang an alarm bell about the risks.
please or satisfy someone greatly
That new song really rings my bell.
in perfect condition or health
After the repairs, the car was sound as a bell.
sounds familiar or reminds of something known
That rings a bell, but I can't place where I've heard it.
sounds familiar but not fully remembered
I think I've met her before; the name rings a bell.
attempt to retract information already made public
The politician tried to unring the bell after the scandal broke.
sweet, mild fruit eaten as a hollow, colorful vegetable
I sliced a red bell pepper for the salad.
bell used to signal an alarm
The fire alarm bell rang loudly.
small device pressed to ring a bell
She pressed the bell button to call the butler.
structure or tower that holds bells for ringing or signaling
The bell tower rang out across the town.
large bell in church tower rung for services
The church bell rang loudly on Sunday morning.
bell announcing dinner is served
She rang the dinner bell to call everyone to the table.
Origin of bell
Old English, belle (bell)
Terms with bell included in their meaning
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sounds
make a bell produce sound
sound
resonant sound like a bell
sound
deep resonant sound like a bell
sound
sound made by a bell or similar instrument
vegetable
unripe sweet green bell pepper used in cooking
cuisine
chinese dish with beef and bell peppers
sound
sound of a bell or similar object
instrument
produce a deep metallic bell sound
plants
plant producing large mild bell-shaped fruits
music
make a light metallic sound like a small bell
sound
sharp sound made by a small bell
bell noise
make a short, sharp, ringing sound
clock bell
make a bell sound at each hour
bell ringing
ring a bell slowly and repeatedly
bell sound
make a high-pitched bell-like sound
sound
high-pitched sound of a bell
sound
high-pitched ringing sound like a small bell
ingredients
omelet with cheese, ham, onions, and bell peppers
music
low-pitched brass instrument with a wide bore and large bell
plants
plant with bell-shaped flowers and spurs
plant-related
connected to the bell-shaped garden flower
plant
type of plant with fragrant bell-shaped flowers
bell
producing a sound like a small bell
bell
making a slow, repeated ringing sound
Examples of bell in a sentence
A small bell tinkled as the door opened. The bell rang loudly during the fire drill. A bell sounded when the door opened. The saxophone's bell was intricately engraved. He polished the bell of his trombone carefully. The bell rang loudly at noon.
A distant bell could be heard at dawn. Give me a bell when you arrive. She rang her sister for a quick bell. The bell of the tulip was vibrant and colorful. The bell of the lily drooped gracefully. The captain listened for the bell to signal the hour. At midnight, the bell rang out across the harbor. The timer will bell when the cookies are ready. The phone began to bell incessantly. Can you bell me when you arrive at the station? She decided to bell her friend instead of texting. The farmer belled the goat before turning it out. Please bell the sheep so we can hear it in the fog. The designer belled the sleeves for a dramatic effect. Her skirt was belled to create a vintage look.
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- French:cloche, sonner, ...
- German:Glocke, wie eine Glocke klingen, ...
- Italian:campana, suonare, ...
- Spanish:campana, repicar, ...
- Portuguese:sino, tocar, ...
- Chinese:钟, 响铃, ...
- Japanese:鐘, ベルを鳴らす, ...
- Arabic:جَرَس, رَنَّ, ...
- Hebrew:פַּעֲמוֹן, לְצַלְצֵל, ...
- Russian:колокол, позвонить, ...
- Ukrainian:дзвін, дзвонити, ...
- Hindi:घंटी, घंटी बजाना, ...
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