noun
- Plural of bellpull; decorative cords or handles hung from the ceiling or wall that are pulled to ring a bell, typically used to summon servants in a household.
Usage: chiefly historical; British English
Examples
- The Victorian mansion featured ornate bellpulls in every room.
- She pulled one of the silk bellpulls to call the maid.
- Antique bellpulls with tasseled ends are now sought by collectors.
- The bellpulls in the drawing room were made of velvet and gold thread.
- Servants would respond quickly when the bellpulls were rung.