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[[t]bɛl[/t]]

n.

1) mad a hollow metal instrument, typically cup-shaped with a flaring mouth, that produces a ringing sound when struck

2) elo any device, as an electronic circuit, that produces a similar sound

3) the stroke or sound of a bell

4) something having the form of a bell, as the flared end of a musical wind instrument

5) navig. any of the half-hour units of nautical time rung on the bell of a ship

6) ivt

umbrella 2)

7) to cause to flare like a bell

8) to put a bell on

9) to take or have the form of a bell

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- bell the cat, with bells on

Etymology: bef. 1000; ME, OE belle, c. MD, MLG belle II

bell

[[t]bɛl[/t]] v. i.

1) to bellow; bay

2) a bellowing or baying sound, esp. of a stag in rut or a hunting dog

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Etymology: 1275–1325; ME; OE bellan to roar, c. MD bel(l)en, OHG bellan, ON belja