Pealing: meaning, definitions and examples
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pealing
[ หpiหlษชล ]
sound
The act of a person or thing that peals; a loud ringing of bells; a succession of changes rung on bells.
Synonyms
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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.
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chiming |
Typically refers to the gentle and melodic sound of bells, often in a rhythmic pattern. Used for clocks, small bells, or during ceremonies.
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tolling |
Often describes the slow, solemn sound of bells, typically associated with funerals or moments of mourning.
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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.
sound
To sound loudly and sonorously; to ring out; to chime.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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pealing |
Used to describe a loud, resonant sound, often associated with a series of bells ringing loudly.
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ring |
A general term for the sound made by a bell, applicable to both small and large bells.
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chime |
Appropriate for a light, melodious ringing sound, typically created by small bells or a clock.
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toll |
Used for the slow, regular sounding of a large bell, often associated with solemn or mournful occasions.
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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:
๐ต๐น descascando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schรคlen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengupas
๐บ๐ฆ ะปััะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ obieranie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎใใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpluchage
๐ช๐ธ pelando
๐น๐ท soymak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ป์ง์ ๋ฒ๊ธฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุดูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ loupรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกรบpanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅ็ฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ lupljenje
๐ฎ๐ธ afhรฝรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ soymaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 31246 unhealthful
- 31247 wordlessly
- 31248 unspent
- 31249 pealing
- 31250 propinquity
- 31251 archdiocese
- 31252 unspecific
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