26984 words

chime

6 definitions • 4 examples
1
(of bells) to make a clear ringing sound:

Examples:

In the square the church bells chimed.
2

Examples:

I was woken up by the chimes of the cathedral bells.
3
a set of small bells, or objects that make ringing sounds:

Examples:

4
a musical instrument consisting of a set of metal tubes that are hit to produce a ringing sound
5
(of bells) to make a clear ringing sound:

Examples:

[ I ] The bell in the tower began to chime.

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