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   bell

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   noun

   • 1. a hollow metal object, typically in the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, especially by means of a clapper inside: "the church bells tolled"
   • ▪ a device that includes or sounds like a bell, used to give a signal or warning: "a bicycle bell"
   • ▪ (in boxing and other sports) a bell rung to mark the start or end of a round: "they were dragged off each other at the final bell"
   • 2. a bell-shaped object or part of something.
   • ▪ the end of a trumpet or other brass instrument: "the acoustic properties of a trumpet's bell"
   • ▪ the corolla of a bell-shaped flower: "a flower with small pale blue bells"
   • ▪ the umbrella of a jellyfish: "the tiny jellyfish has a bell measuring five to ten millimetres wide"
   • 3. a musical instrument consisting of a set of metal tubes of different lengths, suspended in a frame and played by being struck with a hammer.
   • 4. (preceded by a numeral) the time as indicated every half hour of a watch by the striking of the ship's bell one to eight times: "at five bells in the forenoon of June 11"

   verb

   • 1. provide with a bell or bells: "the young men were belling and hobbling the horses before releasing them"
   • 2. make a ringing sound likened to that of a bell: "the organ was belling away"
   • ▪ phone (someone): informal British "no problem, I'll bell her tomorrow"
   • 3. spread outwards like the lip of a bell: "her shirt belled out behind"

   Word Origin Old Englishbelle, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bel, and perhaps to bell2.

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2. www.grammarly.com › commonly-confused-words › bellBell vs. Belle: What's the Difference? - Grammarly

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   A bell is a hollow instrument, usually made of metal, which emits a ringing sound when struck. Belle, on the other hand, is a term used to describe a beautiful and charming woman, especially the most beautiful at a particular event or in a specific context.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BellBell - Wikipedia

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   A bell is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that when struck vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient resonator.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bell_CanadaBell Canada - Wikipedia

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   Bell Canada (commonly referred to as Bell) is a Canadian telecommunications company headquartered at 1 Carrefour Alexander-Graham-Bell [6] in the borough of Verdun, Quebec, in Canada. It is an ILEC (incumbent local exchange carrier) in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec; as such, it was a founding member of the Stentor Alliance.

6. www.history.com › inventions › alexander-graham-bellAlexander Graham Bell: Telephone & Inventions - HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Alexander Graham Bell is known for his many inventions, especially the telephone and a metal detector. He later created the Bell Telephone Company, now AT&T.

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7. bellringing.org › discover-bellringing › history-ofHistory - bellringing.org - Change Ringing

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   The bitter-sweet sound of just one bell or the majesty of a whole peal, has become part of the English heritage and much of the country’s history can be traced through the history of its bells. They call us to wake, to pray, to work, to arms, to feast and, in times of crisis, to come together.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBELL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BELL definition: 1. an electrical device that makes a ringing sound when you press a button: 2. a hollow metal…. Learn more.

9. www.britannica.com › art › bell-musical-instrumentBell | Definition, History, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

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   Bell, hollow vessel usually of metal, but sometimes of horn, wood, glass, or clay, struck near the rim by an interior clapper or exterior hammer or mallet to produce a ringing sound. Bells may be categorized as idiophones, instruments sounding by the vibration of resonant solid material, and more.

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    What type of instrument is a bell?

    • Bells may be categorized as idiophones, instruments sounding by the vibration of resonant solid material, and more broadly as percussion instruments. The shape of bells depends on cultural environment, intended use, and material of construction.

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    Why is Bell Canada called Bell Telephone Company?

    • The company is named after the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, who also co-founded Bell Telephone Company in Boston, Massachusetts. Bell Canada operated as the Canadian subsidiary of the Bell System from 1880 to 1975.

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