bell
n. countable B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbɛɫ// UK //bˈɛl// bell
n. a hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when you hit it. You often see them in churches or use them to announce that someone is at the door.
n. a hollow, usually metal, percussion instrument that emits a resonant tone when struck by an internal clapper or external hammer.
The school bell rings at three o'clock.
The captain rang the ship's bell to signal that the morning watch had finally ended.
In many traditional villages, the church bell serves as a communal clock, marking the hours and calling residents to gather for important local events.