Chime
Definitions
- A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
- An individual ringing component of such a set.
- A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device.
- The sound of such an instrument or device.
- A small hammer or other device used to strike a bell.
Equivalents
Examples
“Hugo had a recording of someone playing the chimes against a background of surf noise that she found calming.”
“Sylvia was a chime player in the school orchestra.”
“Peter removed the C♯ chime from its mounting so that he could get⟳ at the dust that had accumulated underneath.”
“The professor had stuffed a wad of gum into the chime of his doorbell so that he wouldn't be bothered.”
“The copier gave a chime to indicate⟳ that it had finished printing.”
“Chimes sing⟳ Sunday morn.”
“Strike⟳ the bell with the brass chime hanging on the chain next to it.”
“Let⟳ the chimes meet⟳ so that the chime of one cask shall not work⟳ into the head of the next.”
“The chime, or smooth curved surface of the cask, is produced by a dexterous use⟳ of the adze.”
“Instead of rolling the barrel on the chime, it is a common practice to lay⟳ it on its side and give⟳ it a push⟳.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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