chime
noun
1. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with chime as a noun:
- Sylvia had a recording of someone playing the chimes against a background of surf noise that she found calming.
- Hugo was a chime player in the school orchestra.
- Peter removed the C# chime from its mounting so that he could get at the dust that had accumulated underneath.
- The professor had stuffed a wad of gum into the chime of his doorbell so that he wouldn't be bothered.
- The copier gave a chime to indicate that it had finished printing.
- Strike the bell with the brass chime hanging on the chain next to it.
verb
1. emit a sound
- bells and gongs chimed
Definition categories: perception, go, sound
Sentences with chime as a verb:
- The microwave chimed to indicate that it was done cooking.
- The other lab's results chimed with mine, so I knew we were on the right track with the research.