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- pronunciation:
- pil
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a loud ringing of bells, esp. bells of different tones.
At noon the peal of bells fills the square. |
| definition 2: |
a loud prolonged noise, as of thunder, laughter, or applause.
The cast was relieved to hear the audience burst into peals of laughter.- similar words:
- ring
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| definition 3: |
a tuned set of large bells.
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| related words: |
bell, chime, clang, clap, gale, toll |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
peals, pealing, pealed |
| definition: |
to sound or announce, as by ringing of bells.
The church bells pealed a welcome to the visiting dignitaries.- similar words:
- chime, ring, toll
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| related words: |
blare, chime, sound |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make a loud, prolonged noise; resound; ring.
The bells pealed as the bride and groom emerged from the church.- similar words:
- chime, clang, ring
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| related words: |
blare, chime, resound, sound, toll |
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Are you looking for the word peel (to pull or tear away)? Peal and peel sound alike but have different meanings.
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