bell rope
A "bell rope" is used to manually ring a bell, commonly found in churches, ships, and old-fashioned homes.
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Definition
B2Religious
(common)A long cord attached to a church bell, used to ring it during services.
Example
- The church bell rope was pulled to signal the start of the service.
C1Nautical
(technical)A short piece of rope connected to a ship's bell, used to strike the bell.
Example
- The sailor grabbed the bell rope to signal the change of watch.
B2Home
(historical)A rope used to ring a bell as an old-fashioned doorbell.
Example
- Visitors used the bell rope at the front door to announce their arrival.
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