alarm-bell
alarm-bell · alarm-bells
A bell rung to signal danger or emergencyA bell rung to signal danger or emergency.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A bell rung to signal danger or emergency.
A bell which is rung to indicate a pre-arranged time, especially to mark a desired moment for waking up, performing a specific action etc.
Forms
plural: alarm-bells| Singular | alarm-bell |
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| Plural | alarm-bells |
regular