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peals

/piːlz/

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noun

A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc.

Examples :

"The church was so full of people that the peals of laughter and happy chatter echoed throughout the building. "

sound music bell-ringing

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noun

A set of bells tuned to each other according to the diatonic scale.

Examples :

"The church's peals rang out joyfully, announcing the arrival of the wedding party. "

music bell-ringing sound

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noun

The changes rung on a set of bells.

Examples :

"The church bells rang joyfully, the peals echoing throughout the town on Christmas morning. "

music sound bell-ringing

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verb

To sound with a peal or peals.

Examples :

"The church bells pealed loudly, announcing the start of the Sunday service. "

sound bell-ringing

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verb

To utter or sound loudly.

Examples :

"The church bells peals joyfully to announce the wedding. "

sound bell-ringing music

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verb

To assail with noise.

Examples :

"The construction crew peals the neighborhood with the constant noise of jackhammers every morning. "

sound bell-ringing music

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verb

To resound; to echo.

Examples :

"The church bells pealed joyfully as the school children filed out for recess. "

sound bell-ringing

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verb

Examples :

"The church bells peals joyfully to announce the wedding. "

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verb

Examples :

"The charity peals to the public for donations to help the homeless. "

communication sound action

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noun

A small salmon; a grilse; a sewin.

Examples :

"The local river is known for its annual run of peals, providing a popular sport for anglers. "

fish animal food