Meaning of 'bell'

noun

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

noun

the flared opening of a tubular device

noun

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer

Synonyms: chime

noun

a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

Synonyms: buzzer

noun

the sound of a bell being struck

Example: "saved by the bell"

Synonyms: toll

noun

the shape of a bell

Synonyms: bell shape campana

noun

(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell

Example: "eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m."

Synonyms: ship's bell

verb

to attach a bell to

Example: "They belled the cows to keep track of them."