bell: significado e definições

A hollow metal musical instrument, usually cup-shaped with a flared opening, that emits a metallic tone when struck.

Something resembling such an instrument in shape or sound, as:

The round, flared opening of a wind instrument at the opposite end from the mouthpiece.

A percussion instrument consisting of metal tubes or bars that emit tones when struck.

A hollow, usually inverted vessel, such as one used for diving deep below the surface of a body of water.

The corolla of a flower: "In a cowslip's bell I lie” ( Shakespeare).

Nautical A stroke on a hollow metal instrument to mark the hour.

Nautical The time indicated by the striking of this instrument, divided into half hours.

To put a bell on.

To cause to flare like a bell.

To assume the form of a bell; flare.

bell the cat To perform a daring act.

The bellowing or baying cry of certain animals, such as a deer in rut or a beagle on the hunt.

To utter long, deep, resonant sounds; bellow.