Peal (Verb)
Meaning 1
Ring recurrently; "bells were pealing".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Church bells peal loudly on special occasions to draw the crowd in.
- The fire engine's siren pealed through the night air, signaling emergency responders.
- Chimes peal out a melody as the clock strikes the hour, attracting attention from passersby.
- Wedding bells peal as the newlywed couple walks down the aisle to celebrate their union.
- A series of peals from the doorbell interrupted the family movie night, prompting them to pause the film.
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Meaning 2
Sound loudly and sonorously; "the bells rang".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.