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peal

Posted on October 21, 2014October 20, 2014 by admin

pil

noun

1. a loud ringing of bells, esp. bells of different tones.
At noon the peal of bells fills the square.

2. a loud prolonged noise, as of thunder, laughter, or applause.
The cast was relieved to hear the audience burst into peals of laughter.

transitive verb

to sound or announce, as by ringing of bells.
The church bells pealed a welcome to the visiting dignitaries.

 

 

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