Definition of Peal
Peal
peal
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a loud, clear sound produced by bells ringing;
e.g. I jumped when I heard of the peal of the doorbell, because I had grown used to the quiet.
(noun)
a series of loud sounds, usually repeating and/or having an echoing quality, especially referring to the sounds of laughter and thunder;
e.g. She let out a peal of laughter when she saw my silly hat. He heard a peal of thunder from outside and knew that it would rain heavily that night.
(verb)
to make a loud, clear, ringing sound, typically describing a bell;
e.g. The church bells usually peal on the hour.
(verb)
to sound loudly and repeatedly, often with a ringing or echoing quality, typically describing thunder or laughter;
e.g. The thunder started to peal outside, scaring the dog. His laughs peal in the room, making other people turn to stare.
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