All related terms of 'bells'

A bell is a device that makes a ringing sound and is used to give a signal or to attract people's attention .

When a bell or a clock chimes , it makes ringing sounds.

the bells of St Mary-le-Bow in Cheapside, London : it is said that a true Cockney is born within earshot of these bells

the ringing of bells , in a church or other public building , at midnight on December 31st, symbolizing the beginning of a new year

If you say that something sets alarm bells ringing , you mean that it makes people feel worried or concerned about something.

a perennial , ornamental alumroot ( Heuchera sanguinea ) native to SW North America, with racemes of drooping pink or white flowers

a decorative arrangement of small discs of metal, shell, etc, hung near a window or door , that shake together with a tinkling sound in a draught

a number of small, spherical bells fixed to the harness straps of an animal drawing a sleigh

an orchestral percussion instrument of 18 chromatically tuned metal tubes suspended vertically and struck near the top

a cultivated bellflower ( Campanula medium ) with white, pink , or blue cuplike flowers

the traditional garb of a court jester , including a cap with bells attached to it

special features or other things which are not necessary parts of something, but which are added to make it more attractive or interesting

an annual garden plant, Moluccella laevis , whose flowers have a green cup-shaped calyx : family Lamiaceae ( labiates )

See bells and whistles

A dumb-bell is a short bar with weights on either side which people use for physical exercise to strengthen their arm and shoulder muscles .

a decorative arrangement of small discs of metal, shell, etc, hung near a window or door , that shake together with a tinkling sound in a draught

a bell tolled to announce a death

something that heralds death or destruction

a bell sounded to warn swimmers of the presence of sharks

a bell sounded to warn swimmers of the presence of sharks

a usually temporary paralysis of the muscles of the face , normally on one side

a bell attached to a bicycle , used to warn others on the road

a bell which is rung to announce that dinner has been served

A diving bell is a container shaped like a bell, in which people can breathe air while they work under water.

a sleigh bell

a bell , taken from the ship Lutine, kept at Lloyd's in London and rung before important announcements , esp the loss of a vessel

a bell rung to announce a death or a funeral

a small bell rung at the elevation of the Host and chalice during Mass

a bell rung as the opening words of the Sanctus are pronounced and also at other important points during Mass

any of various deciduous trees of the styracaceous genus Halesia, esp H. carolina , of North America and China, having white bell-shaped flowers

a tinkling bell attached to the harness of an animal pulling a sleigh

any of various deciduous trees of the styracaceous genus Halesia, esp H. carolina , of North America and China , having white bell-shaped flowers

a perennial woodland plant ( Mertensia virginica ) of the borage family, native to E North America and having clusters of blue or purple , bell-shaped flowers

to give a severe beating to

to cause people to begin to be aware of a problem in a situation

a campanulaceous biennial European plant, Campanula medium , widely cultivated for its blue, violet , or white flowers

a bell rung in a parliament to signal a division

to make someone feel worried or concerned about something

a metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting exercises

the person in charge of and responsible for a vessel

In the army, navy, and some other armed forces, a captain is an officer of middle rank.

You can say to someone ' Pull the other one ' or ' Pull the other one, it's got bells on ' to tell them that you do not believe what they have told you and you think they must be joking .

said to mean that you do not believe something someone tells you