(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.

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05noun

the shape of a bell

06noun

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

07noun

the flared opening of a tubular device

08verb

attach a bell to

“bell cows”

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