bell

Definition

• n. a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
• n. the sound of a bell being struck
• n. (nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
• n. the shape of a bell

Word forms

Past tense

belled

Present participle

belling

Third person singular

bells

Past participle

belled

Example sentences

1. n.

   The bell rang loudly, signaling the end of the class.

2. n.

   The teacher used the bell to get the students' attention.