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/piːl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A ringing of a bell or bells.
The peal of church bells echoed through the valley.
A loud sound, especially from a bell.
The peal of laughter filled the room.
A succession of sound that is somewhat like the ringing of bells.
We could hear the peal of thunder approaching in the distance.
verb
To ring a bell or bells.
They will peal the bells at noon to signal the start of the celebration.
To sound loudly or in a resonant fashion.
The choir began to peal their voices in harmony.
Etymology
Middle English pele, from Old English *pēal, meaning 'ringing or sound.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
peal of laughter
A loud burst of laughter.
peals of bells
The ringing of bells, often in celebration or mourning.
Related Words
bell
A hollow instrument that makes a ringing sound when struck.
ring
To make a sound like a bell.
Slang Meanings
A sound that is particularly loud or joyous.
That party had such a peal of fun!
Used informally to describe something overwhelming.
The peal of excitement in the stadium was electric.