1. a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
2. the sound made by a bell
3. something shaped like a bell

1. to make a bell-like sound
2. to put a bell on something

Examples

• The church bell rang every hour.
• She heard the dinner bell from the kitchen.
• The cat wore a small bell on its collar.
• The flower had a bell-shaped bloom.
• The clock tower bells at midnight.
• They decided to bell the cat to warn the mice.
• The ship’s bell announced the change of watch.
• Her dress had a bell-shaped skirt.