nounπShareA 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."Hugo was a chime player in the school orchestra."musicsoundbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn individual ringing component of such a set."Peter removed the Cβ― chime from its mounting so that he could get at the dust that had accumulated underneath."soundmusicbell-ringingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device."The grandfather clock's chime announced the start of the new school day. "devicesoundelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sound of such an instrument or device."The copier gave a chime to indicate that it had finished printing."soundmusicbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small hammer or other device used to strike a bell."Strike the bell with the brass chime hanging on the chain next to it."sounddevicemusicbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the sound of a chime."I got up for lunch as soon as the wall clock began chiming noon."soundbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony."The grandfather clock chimed the hour, its melodic sound filling the quiet house. "soundmusicbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter harmoniously; to recite rhythmically."At the school assembly, the students chime the pledge of allegiance together every morning. "musicsoundlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo agree; to correspond."My sister's opinion chimed with mine about the best restaurant for our family dinner. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a rude correspondence of sounds; to jingle, as in rhyming."The children's silly song tried to rhyme "hat" with "cat," but the sounds didn't quite chime. "soundmusicbell-ringinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe top of a ridge."The hikers reached the chime of the hill and enjoyed the view from the top. "geographygeologyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spine of an animal."The butcher carefully separated the pork belly from the chime of the pig. "anatomyanimalbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of the backbone of an animal, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking."The butcher recommended the chime for roasting because it was a flavorful and economical cut of pork. "foodanimalanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp angle in the cross section of a hull."The sailboat's hull had a noticeable chime, making it more maneuverable in tight spaces. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hollowed or bevelled channel in the waterway of a ship's deck."The ship's deck had a wide chime, allowing water to drain quickly. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe edge or rim of a cask, etc., formed by the projecting ends of the staves; the chamfered end of a stave."The cooper inspected the barrel's chime for any signs of damage before filling it. "partmaterialtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe back of the blade on a scythe."The blacksmith carefully hammered the chime of the scythe blade to ensure it was strong enough to withstand the force of cutting hay. "utensilagricultureweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
