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peal

[piːl]

peal Definition

  • 1a loud ringing of a bell or bells
  • 2a loud burst of noise

Using peal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "peal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The church bells began to peal at midnight.

  • Example

    A peal of thunder shook the house.

  • Example

    She laughed with a peal of delight.

  • Example

    The peal of the doorbell interrupted their conversation.

peal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for peal

Phrases with peal

  • change (or ring) the changes (or the peal)

    ring a set of bells in a particular order

    Example

    The bellringers practiced changing the changes for hours before the ceremony.

  • ring loudly and clearly

    Example

    The bells pealed out across the city, announcing the start of the new year.

  • a loud and prolonged sound of laughter

    Example

    Her joke caused a peal of laughter from the audience.

Origins of peal

from Old English 'pyllan', meaning 'to peel, strip off'

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Summary: peal in Brief

The term 'peal' [piːl] refers to a loud ringing of bells or a loud burst of noise. It can be used to describe the sound of church bells, thunder, laughter, or a doorbell. 'Peal' also has phrases like 'change the changes,' which means to ring a set of bells in a particular order, and 'peal out,' which means to ring loudly and clearly.

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