1. a loud ringing of bells
2. a loud sound or succession of sounds

1. to ring out loudly and clearly
2. to sound loudly

Examples

• The church bells rang out in a joyful peal.
• A peal of thunder shook the house.
• Peals of laughter echoed through the hall.
• The bells pealed across the valley.
• Thunder pealed overhead during the storm.
• The cathedral bells peal every Sunday morning.
• A peal of applause filled the theater.