Meaning of Chime | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
2. An individual ringing component of such a set.
3. A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device.
4. The sound of such an instrument or device.
5. A small hammer or other device used to strike a bell.

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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.”

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