HyperDic: chime

English > 2 senses of the word chime:
NOUNartifactchime, bell, gonga percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer
VERBperceptionchimeemit a sound
chime > pronunciation
Soundschay'm
RhymesAnaheim ... wintertime: 52 rhymes with aym...
English > chime: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument.
Synonymsbell, gong
NarrowercarillonSet of bells hung in a bell tower
handbellA bell that is held in the hand
Broaderpercussion instrument, percussive instrumentA musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
Verbschimeemit a sound
English > chime: 2 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaningemit a sound.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"bells and gongs chimed"
Broadersound, gomake a certain noise or sound
See alsochime inbreak into a conversation
Nounschimea percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer
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