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English noun: chime

1. chime (artifact) a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument


Synonymsbell, gong


Broader (hypernym)percussion instrument, percussive instrument


Narrower (hyponym)carillon, handbell


English verb: chime

1. chime (perception) emit a sound


SamplesBells and gongs chimed.


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)go, sound









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