Pealing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pealing

 

[ หˆpiหlษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

The act of a person or thing that peals; a loud ringing of bells; a succession of changes rung on bells.

Synonyms

chiming, ringing, tolling.

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Word Description / Examples
pealing

Might be a duplicate of 'pealing' for bells ringing loudly and grandly. Omit or use previous definition.

ringing

A general term for producing a sound from bells or similar instruments. Can be used in various situations, from alarms to celebratory events.

  • Her phone started ringing during the meeting.
  • The alarm bell was ringing loudly in the building.
chiming

Typically refers to the gentle and melodic sound of bells, often in a rhythmic pattern. Used for clocks, small bells, or during ceremonies.

  • The clock was chiming every hour.
  • She enjoyed the soft chiming of the wind chimes in the breeze.
tolling

Often describes the slow, solemn sound of bells, typically associated with funerals or moments of mourning.

  • The church bells were tolling in memory of the departed.
  • A single bell was tolling in the distance, marking the end of the service.

Examples of usage

  • The pealing of the church bells could be heard throughout the town.
  • After the wedding ceremony, the joyful pealing of the bells filled the air.
Context #2 | Verb

sound

To sound loudly and sonorously; to ring out; to chime.

Synonyms

chime, ring, toll.

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pealing

Used to describe a loud, resonant sound, often associated with a series of bells ringing loudly.

  • The church bells were pealing as the wedding ceremony began
ring

A general term for the sound made by a bell, applicable to both small and large bells.

  • She could hear the phone ring from across the room
chime

Appropriate for a light, melodious ringing sound, typically created by small bells or a clock.

  • The grandfather clock began to chime at midnight
toll

Used for the slow, regular sounding of a large bell, often associated with solemn or mournful occasions.

  • The church bell tolled to mark the passing of a beloved community member

Examples of usage

  • The bells pealed to announce the start of the celebration.
  • The clock tower pealed at the stroke of midnight.

Translations

Translations of the word "pealing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descascando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ€เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรคlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengupas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัƒั‰ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obieranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็šฎใ‚’ใ‚€ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpluchage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soymak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ป์งˆ์„ ๋ฒ—๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุดูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ loupรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรบpanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฅ็šฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lupljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhรฝรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soymaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelar

Etymology

The word 'pealing' originated from the Old English word 'pilian', which meant 'to peel'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the ringing of bells. Bells have been used for centuries to signal important events, such as celebrations, religious ceremonies, and emergencies. The pealing of bells is a tradition that is deeply ingrained in many cultures around the world.

See also: peal.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,249 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.