bong

n. a water pipe used for smoking drugs, especially cannabis.

n. a filtration device, typically glass or ceramic, used for smoking cannabis or other substances by passing smoke through water.

“The police found a glass bong and some dried leaves in the back of the van.”

“The shop specialized in hand-blown glass bongs and other paraphernalia, catering to a growing local subculture.”

Informal · Slang

n. the deep, loud ringing sound made by a large bell.

n. the resonant, low-frequency sound produced by the striking of a large bell.

“We heard the loud bong of the clock tower striking midnight.”

“The deep bong of the cathedral bell echoed through the narrow streets, signaling the start of the morning service.”

v. to make a deep ringing sound like a bell.

v. to emit a deep, resonant sound characteristic of a large bell being struck.

“The old clock started to bong as soon as the sun went down.”

“The heavy iron bell began to bong rhythmically, its vibrations felt by the crowd gathered in the square below.”

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