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handbells

/ˈhændˌbɛlz/

Meanings
noun
A small bell designed to be rung by hand.

Examples :

"The church choir played a beautiful Christmas carol using only handbells. "
music bell-ringing utensil

Related Words

Illustration choir

choir noun

/kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/

Singing group; group of people who sing together; company of people who are trained to sing together.

"The church choir practices Thursday nights."

Illustration carol

carol noun

/ˈkærəl/ /ˈkɛrəl/

A small closet or enclosure built against a window on the inner side, to sit in for study.

"The student found a quiet place to study in the small carol by the window. "

Illustration played

played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration using

using verb

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

To utilize or employ.

"She is using a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration bell

bell noun

/bɛl/

A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.

"The school bell rang, signaling the end of class. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration christmas

christmas noun

/ˈkrɪsməs/

The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25.

"We celebrate Christmas with our family every year."

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration church

church noun

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

Illustration hand

hand noun

/hænd/

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

"Her hands are really strong."

Illustration rung

rung noun

/ɹʌŋ/

A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

"The wooden rung of the ladder was slippery, so I held on tight. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"