ring of bells

noun

A set of large bells of English origin, played by means of a wheel that moves each bell in a nearly 360-degree arc.

Meanings

nounring of bells (plural rings of bells)

plural rings of bells

  1. entertainmentA set of large bells of English origin, played by means of a wheel that moves each bell in a nearly 360-degree arc.

    Synonyms: peal of bells

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA set of large bells of English origin, played by means of a wheel that moves each bell in a nearly 360-degree arc.

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