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bell
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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buzzer
a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound
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foghorn
a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
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whistle
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
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boat whistle
a whistle on a boat that is sounded as a warning
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church bell
a bell in a church tower (usually sounded to summon people to church)
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cowbell
a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located
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death bell, death knell
a bell rung to announce a death
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diaphone
a foghorn that makes a signal consisting of two tones
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dinner bell
a bell rung to announce that dinner has been served
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electric bell
a bell activated by the magnetic effect of an electric current
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factory whistle
a whistle at a factory that is sounded to announce times for starting or stopping work
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fire bell
a bell rung to give a fire alarm
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school bell
a bell rung to announce beginning or ending of class
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sheep bell
a bell hung round the neck of a sheep so that the sheep can be easily located
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shop bell
a bell attached to the door of a small shop; warns the proprietor that a customer has entered the shop
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cascabel, sleigh bell
a bell attached to a sleigh, or to the harness of a horse that is pulling a sleigh
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steam whistle
a whistle in which the sound is produced by steam; usually attached to a steam boiler
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tocsin, warning bell
a bell used to sound an alarm
