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knell

/nɛl/

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noun

The sound of a bell knelling; a toll (particularly one signalling a death).

Examples :

"The somber knell of the church bell echoed through the town, announcing the death of a beloved teacher. "

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noun

A sign of the end or demise of something or someone.

Examples :

"The closure of the local library was a knell for community learning in that neighborhood. "

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verb

To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.

Examples :

"The church bell began to knell slowly as the funeral procession passed by. "

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verb

To signal or proclaim something (especially a death) by ringing a bell.

Examples :

"The church bell began to knell slowly after the announcement of the beloved priest's passing. "

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verb

To summon by, or as if by, ringing a bell.

Examples :

"The church bell began to knell, summoning the townspeople to the emergency meeting. "

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