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knelling

/ˈnelɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The church bells were knelling softly 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 bells were knelling the news of the mayor's passing. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The church bells were knelling, calling the townspeople to the evening service. "

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noun

The tolling of a bell.

Examples :

"The knelling of the church bell signaled the start of the funeral. "

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