1. ringing slowly and solemnly, especially for a death or funeral
Usage: present participle of knell

1. the sound of a bell ringing slowly and solemnly
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The church bells were knelling for the departed mayor.
• We could hear the knelling of the cathedral bells across the valley.
• The old bell tower began knelling at sunset.
• The mournful knelling echoed through the quiet streets.
• Bells have been knelling all morning for the funeral service.
• The distant knelling reminded everyone of the solemn occasion.