Peal: meaning, definitions and examples

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peal

[ piːl ]

^{Context #1}

sound

A loud prolonged ringing of bells.

Synonyms

chime, clang, ringing, toll

Examples of usage

The peal of church bells filled the air.
We could hear the peal of laughter from the children playing outside.
The peal of thunder echoed through the valley.
The peal of the doorbell announced the arrival of guests.
The peal of the phone woke me up from a deep sleep.

^{Context #2}

sound

To ring loudly and clearly.

Synonyms

chime, clang, ring, toll

Examples of usage

The bells pealed out across the town.
The laughter of the children pealed through the playground.
The thunder pealed in the distance.
The doorbell pealed, signaling the end of the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "peal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descascar

🇮🇳 छीलना

🇩🇪 schälen

🇮🇩 mengupas

🇺🇦 знімати шкірку

🇵🇱 obierać

🇯🇵 皮をむく (かわをむく)

🇫🇷 peler

🇪🇸 pelar

🇹🇷 soymak

🇰🇷 껍질을 벗기다

🇸🇦 يقشر

🇨🇿 loupat

🇸🇰 šúpať

🇨🇳 剥皮 (bāo pí)

🇸🇮 luščiti

🇮🇸 afhýða

🇰🇿 қабығын аршу

🇬🇪 გაცლა

🇦🇿 soymaq

🇲🇽 pelar

Word origin

The word 'peal' originated from the Middle English word 'pelen' which means to ring out. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the loud ringing of bells or any loud, clear sound. The association of 'peal' with the ringing of bells is derived from the Old English word 'pyllan' which means to summon with a bell. Over the centuries, 'peal' has retained its connection to the sound of bells, becoming a common term used in various contexts to describe loud and clear ringing sounds.