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1. a. : the loud ringing of bells. the peal of wedding bells. b. : a complete set of changes (see change entry 2 sense 6) on a given number of bells. c. : a set of bells tuned to the tones of the major (see major entry 1 sense 7a) scale for change ringing. 2. : a loud sound or succession of sounds. peals of laughter. peals of thunder. 2 of 2. verb.
noun [ C ] uk / piːl / us / piːl / a long loud sound or series of sounds, especially of laughter or thunder: Her suggestion was met with peals of laughter. A loud peal of thunder woke him from restless sleep. a long loud ring: When we heard the peal of (the) bells, we knew a truce had been declared. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
noun. a loud, prolonged ringing of bells. a set of bells tuned to one another. a series of changes rung on a set of bells. any loud, sustained sound or series of sounds, as of cannon, thunder, applause, or laughter. Synonyms: clangor, resounding, reverberation.
PEAL meaning: 1. When bells peal, they ring with a loud sound: 2. a long loud sound or series of sounds…. Learn more.
A peal is a loud or deep sound that is usually repeated. So, you may hear a peal of laughter or a peal of thunder, but you wouldn't refer to a solitary scream as a peal. You'll often notice the regular, repeated peal of church bells — in fact, they sometimes peal on the hour.
n. 1. A ringing of a set of bells, especially a change or set of changes rung on bells. 2. A set of bells tuned to each other; a chime. 3. A loud burst of noise: peals of laughter. v. pealed, peal·ing, peals. v.intr. To sound in a peal; ring. v.tr. To cause to peal.
noun. 1. a loud prolonged usually reverberating sound, as of bells, thunder, or laughter. 2. bell-ringing. a series of changes rung in accordance with specific rules, consisting of not fewer than 5000 permutations in a ring of eight bells. 3. (not in technical usage) the set of bells in a belfry. verb.
Aug 3, 2024 · peal (plural peals) A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc.
Peal Definition. The loud ringing of a bell or set of bells. A set of tuned bells; chimes; carillon. The ringing of changes on such a set of bells. A small salmon; a grilse; a sewin. To sound in a peal; resound; ring. To cause to peal. To assail with noise. (UK, dialect) To pour out.
Definition of peal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
