bell-ringing
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bell-ringing — UK US noun [uncountable] the activity of making a set of bells ring to produce a pleasant musical sound, especially church bells Thesaurus: miscellaneous hobbies and the people who enjoy themhyponym Derived Word: bell ringer * * * ˈbell ringing ; … Useful english dictionary
bell-ringing — ► NOUN ▪ the activity or pastime of ringing church bells or handbells … English terms dictionary
bell ringing — noun 1. the sound of someone playing a set of bells • Hypernyms: ↑ring, ↑ringing, ↑tintinnabulation 2. persuasion of voters in a political campaign • Syn: ↑electioneering, ↑canvassing … Useful english dictionary
bell-ringing — bell ring|ing [ bel ,rıŋıŋ ] noun uncount the activity of making a set of bells ring to produce a pleasant musical sound, especially church bells ╾ bell ring|er noun count … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bell-ringing — noun the activity or pastime of ringing church bells or handbells. Derivatives bell ringer noun … English new terms dictionary
bell-ringing — UK / US noun [uncountable] the activity of making a set of bells ring to produce a pleasant musical sound, especially church bells Derived word: bell ringer noun countable Word forms bell ringer : singular bell ringer plural bell ringers … English dictionary
bell-ringing — noun The ringing of bells, either as a pastime or for religious observance … Wiktionary
Russian Orthodox bell ringing — has a history starting from the baptism of Rus in 988 and plays an important role in the traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church.TheologyThe ringing of bells is one of the most essential elements of an Orthodox church.) is the striking of each… … Wikipedia
bells and bell-ringing — Bells hung high in the towers of churches are rung to announce church services. In Britain the sound of church bells from a belfry is associated with Sunday mornings and with weddings. Bells throughout the country may also be rung at times of… … Universalium
bell-ringer — noun [countable] [singular bell ringer plural bell ringers] Thesaurus: miscellaneous hobbies and the people who enjoy themhyponym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
