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Definition of bell pull in English: bell pullnoun A cord or handle which rings a bell when pulled, typically used to summon someone from another room. Example sentencesExamples - The door was covered by a wire mesh screen and there was a bell pull on the left which, upon being touched caused a far-off deep and sober ring.
- ‘At least four’ corrected Riann, standing up to reach for the bell pull.
- ‘Security coffins’ with bell pulls and air hoses were patented.
- I tugged the bell pull twice before feet shuffled forward.
- They're open until 6 a.m. on weekends; after 4 a.m. the door is locked, but Gloria showed us the secret bell pull.
Definition of bell pull in US English: bell pullnounˈbel ˌpo͝olˈbɛl ˌpʊl A cord or handle which rings a bell when pulled, typically used to summon someone from another room. Example sentencesExamples - ‘Security coffins’ with bell pulls and air hoses were patented.
- The door was covered by a wire mesh screen and there was a bell pull on the left which, upon being touched caused a far-off deep and sober ring.
- ‘At least four’ corrected Riann, standing up to reach for the bell pull.
- They're open until 6 a.m. on weekends; after 4 a.m. the door is locked, but Gloria showed us the secret bell pull.
- I tugged the bell pull twice before feet shuffled forward.
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