Belling: meaning, definitions and examples

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belling

 

[หˆbษ›lษชล‹ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Belling refers to the loud and deep sound made by certain animals, especially deer or bulls during mating season. It is often a way for males to assert dominance or attract females. This vocalization plays a significant role in animal communication within species.

Synonyms

bellowing, howling, roaring.

Examples of usage

  • The stag was belling in the early morning mist.
  • During the rut, the bulls start belling loudly.
  • You could hear the belling of the deer echoing through the valley.
Context #2 | Noun

animal call

A belling is the sound produced by a deer or similar animal. It is characterized by a resonant and sometimes haunting tone that can travel long distances. This sound is crucial for communication among animals in their natural habitats.

Synonyms

call, cry, sound.

Examples of usage

  • The belling of the deer can signal the start of mating season.
  • I was captivated by the belling echoing through the woods.
  • The forest was alive with the belling of deer.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • 'Belling' originates from Old English, where 'bellan' meant to 'bellow' or 'to roar,' linking to loud sounds.
  • The word is also related to 'bell,' which derives from an ancient word for 'to ring' or 'to sound.'
  • In different dialects, variations of 'belling' have been used to describe sounds made by animals.

Animal Behavior

  • Many animals, especially herding dogs, bark or 'bell' to gather livestock or alert their owners.
  • Belling is observed in deer during mating season, where males make loud vocalizations to attract females.
  • Certain breeds of hunting dogs are specifically trained to 'bell' to indicate when they have found game.

Cultural Significance

  • In some cultures, the sound of belling is associated with celebrations, like ringing bells during weddings.
  • Folk traditions often include 'belling' as a way to announce public events or signal beginnings.
  • In historical contexts, belling was sometimes used as a warning signal to alert communities of danger.

Literature

  • Belling often appears in poetry and literature to invoke feelings of nostalgia or signify the passing of time.
  • Authors have used bell sounds to convey urgency, often leading characters towards decisive moments in stories.
  • In folk tales, the belling of a bell could symbolize the arrival of a hero or the call to adventure.

Science

  • Belling can also refer to certain research methods in animal communication studies, focusing on how species use vocalizations.
  • Acoustics research explores how different environments affect the loudness and clarity of bell sounds.
  • The study of animal belling has contributed to understanding how species communicate and interact with each other.

Translations

Translations of the word "belling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sineta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glocke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lonceng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cloche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvonec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ƒ้“›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campana

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,862, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.