bell

bell1 [ bel ] noun count **

a metal object shaped like an upside down cup that makes a noise when its sides are hit by a metal piece inside it:

The school bell clanged noisily.

The little silver bells on its harness tinkled merrily.

ring a bell: Villagers rang the church bells as the victorious soldiers returned.

The wedding bells rang out.

a. a piece of equipment that makes a ringing sound, used for getting someone's attention:

The referee did not hear the final bell.

There was no one at the counter, so I rang the bell.

b. the sound that a bell makes when it rings:

The bell indicates the exam is over.

bells and whistles INFORMAL

the additional features that make something attractive to use or look at:

It's got a fast modem, video card...all the bells and whistles.

give someone a bell BRITISH INFORMAL

to phone someone

with bells on AMERICAN SPOKEN

1. ) used for emphasizing that something is definitely true:

She was annoyed, then? Yup, with bells on!

2. ) excited about what you are going to do and ready to get started:

I'll be waiting in the lobby at 7:00 with bells on.

=> RING1

bell

bell 2 [ bel ] verb

bell the cat

to be brave and do something dangerous