cloche

Definitions of cloche
  1. noun
    a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
    synonyms: sonnette
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    type of:
    bouton, bouton-poussoir
    an electrical switch operated by pressing
  2. noun
    the flared opening of a tubular device
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    type of:
    ouverture, trou
    a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
  3. noun
    the shape of a bell
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    type of:
    courbe
    the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
  4. noun
    a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases
    synonyms: cloche de verre
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    type of:
    abri, protection
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
  5. noun
    a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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    types:
    cloche de l'église
    a bell in a church tower (usually sounded to summon people to church)
    type of:
    système acoustique, système sonore
    a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
  6. noun
    an ignorant or foolish person
    synonyms: andouille, crétin, idiot, imbécile
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    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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