- pronunciation:
- pil
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a loud ringing of bells of different tones.
I heard the peal of church bells. |
| definition 2: |
a long, loud noise.
The audience broke into peals of laughter at his joke.The silence was broken by a peal of thunder. |
| related words: |
chime, clang, gale, toll |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
peals, pealing, pealed |
| definition: |
to make a long, loud noise; resound; ring.
The church bells pealed in honor of their wedding.- similar words:
- chime, clang, ring
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| related words: |
blare, resound, sound, toll |
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peel (to pull or tear away)?
Peal and
peel sound alike but have different meanings.