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

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Usage examples (28)
  • My mom rang the dinner bell to let us know it was time to eat.
  • bell cows
  • October 31 was a good day with a \ "vigorous, buoyant rally from bell to bell\".
  • You can skip the costume, but the bell is a must.www. cowbell.com
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  • The belle (beauty) will ring the bell (hollow object with a clapper that rings when it moves).
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