All Definitions for Bell
Below are all the dictionary definitions of bell:
1A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
2An instrument that emits a ringing sound, situated on a bicycle's handlebar and used by the cyclist to warn of their presence.
3The sounding of a bell as a signal.
4A telephone call.
5A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
6The flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument.
7Any of a series of strokes on a bell (or similar), struck every half hour to indicate the time (within a four hour watch)
8The flared end of a pipe, designed to mate with a narrow spigot.
9The bell character.
10Anything shaped like a bell, such as the cup or corolla of a flower.
11The part of the capital of a column included between the abacus and neck molding
12Also used for the naked core of nearly cylindrical shape, assumed to exist within the leafage of a capital.
13To attach a bell to.
14To shape so that it flares out like a bell.
15To telephone.
16To develop bells or corollas
17To take the form of a bell
18To blossom.
19To ring a bell.
20To bellow or roar.
21To utter in a loud manner
22To thunder forth.
23The bellow or bay of certain animals, such as a hound on the hunt or a stag in rut.
24A bubble.
25The Bell telephone company (after Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone.)
26A surname of Scottish and northern English origin for a bell ringer, bellmaker, or from someone who lived "at the Bell (inn)."
27A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional usage.
28A female given name, variant of Belle
29Mostly used as a middle name in the 19th century.
30A telephone utility
31A Baby Bell.
32A number of places in the United States:
33A city in Los Angeles County, California.
34A town in Gilchrist County, Florida.
35An unincorporated community in Logan County, Illinois.
36A census-designated place in Adair County, Oklahoma.
37A town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
38Three townships in Pennsylvania.
39A village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
40A village in the City of Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia.
41A rural town in Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.
42A municipality of Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
43A municipality of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district, Rhineland-Palatinate.
44Clipping of bell-end (“stupid or contemptible person”). [(UK, Ireland, slang, vulgar) The glans penis.]
About rhymes for bell
Finding the right rhyme for bell helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.", bell has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Compel is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Propel works well in formal or poetic contexts. Impel is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for bell, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.