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chime

/ˈtʃaɪm/

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noun

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.

Examples :

"Hugo was a chime player in the school orchestra."

music sound bell-ringing

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noun

An individual ringing component of such a set.

Examples :

"Peter removed the C♯ chime from its mounting so that he could get at the dust that had accumulated underneath."

sound music bell-ringing part

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noun

A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device.

Examples :

"The grandfather clock's chime announced the start of the new school day. "

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noun

The sound of such an instrument or device.

Examples :

"The copier gave a chime to indicate that it had finished printing."

sound music bell-ringing

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A small hammer or other device used to strike a bell.

Examples :

"Strike the bell with the brass chime hanging on the chain next to it."

sound device music bell-ringing

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verb

To make the sound of a chime.

Examples :

"I got up for lunch as soon as the wall clock began chiming noon."

sound bell-ringing

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verb

To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.

Examples :

"The grandfather clock chimed the hour, its melodic sound filling the quiet house. "

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To utter harmoniously; to recite rhythmically.

Examples :

"At the school assembly, the students chime the pledge of allegiance together every morning. "

music sound language

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verb

To agree; to correspond.

Examples :

"My sister's opinion chimed with mine about the best restaurant for our family dinner. "

communication language word

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To make a rude correspondence of sounds; to jingle, as in rhyming.

Examples :

"The children's silly song tried to rhyme "hat" with "cat," but the sounds didn't quite chime. "

sound music bell-ringing language

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noun

The top of a ridge.

Examples :

"The hikers reached the chime of the hill and enjoyed the view from the top. "

geography geology place

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The spine of an animal.

Examples :

"The butcher carefully separated the pork belly from the chime of the pig. "

anatomy animal body physiology

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A piece of the backbone of an animal, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking.

Examples :

"The butcher recommended the chime for roasting because it was a flavorful and economical cut of pork. "

food animal anatomy

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A sharp angle in the cross section of a hull.

Examples :

"The sailboat's hull had a noticeable chime, making it more maneuverable in tight spaces. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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A hollowed or bevelled channel in the waterway of a ship's deck.

Examples :

"The ship's deck had a wide chime, allowing water to drain quickly. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean technical

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The edge or rim of a cask, etc., formed by the projecting ends of the staves; the chamfered end of a stave.

Examples :

"The cooper inspected the barrel's chime for any signs of damage before filling it. "

part material technical structure

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noun

The back of the blade on a scythe.

Examples :

"The blacksmith carefully hammered the chime of the scythe blade to ensure it was strong enough to withstand the force of cutting hay. "

utensil agriculture weapon part