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chime
1[ chahym ]
noun
- an apparatus for striking a bell so as to produce a musical sound, as one at the front door of a house by which visitors announce their presence.
- Often chimes.
- a set of bells or of slabs of metal, stone, wood, etc., producing musical tones when struck.
- a musical instrument consisting of such a set, especially a glockenspiel.
- the musical tones thus produced.
- harmonious relation; accord:
the battling duo, in chime at last.
verb (used without object)
- to sound harmoniously or in chimes as a set of bells:
The church bells chimed at noon.
- to produce a musical sound by striking a bell, gong, etc.; ring chimes:
The doorbell chimed.
- to speak in cadence or singsong.
- to harmonize; agree:
The scenery chimed perfectly with the play's eerie mood.
verb (used with object)
- to give forth (music, sound, etc.), as a bell or bells.
- to strike (a bell, set of bells, etc.) so as to produce musical sound.
- to put, bring, indicate, announce, etc., by chiming:
Bells chimed the hour.
- to utter or repeat in cadence or singsong:
The class chimed a greeting to the new teacher.
verb phrase
- to break suddenly and unwelcomely into a conversation, as to express agreement or voice an opinion.
- to harmonize with, as in singing.
- to be consistent or compatible; agree:
The new building will not chime in with the surrounding architecture.
chime
2[ chahym ]
noun
- the edge or brim of a cask, barrel, or the like, formed by the ends of the staves projecting beyond the head or bottom.
chime
1/ tʃaɪn; tʃaɪm /
noun
- the projecting edge or rim of a cask or barrel
chime
2/ tʃaɪm /
noun
- an individual bell or the sound it makes when struck
- often plural the machinery employed to sound a bell in this way
- Also calledbell a percussion instrument consisting of a set of vertical metal tubes of graduated length, suspended in a frame and struck with a hammer
- a harmonious or ringing sound
the chimes of children's laughter
- agreement; concord
verb
- to sound (a bell) or (of a bell) to be sounded by a clapper or hammer
- to produce (music or sounds) by chiming
- tr to indicate or show (time or the hours) by chiming
- tr to summon, announce, or welcome by ringing bells
- intrfoll bywith to agree or harmonize
- to speak or recite in a musical or rhythmic manner
Derived Forms
- ˈchimer, noun
Other Words From
- chimer noun
- un·chiming adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of chime1
Origin of chime2
Word History and Origins
Origin of chime1
Origin of chime2
Example Sentences
Fans will have the opportunity to chime in via Twitter and vote on certain aspects of the show.
If immigration reform is being considered by Congress, Iowa Republican Steve Kingis always sure to chime in.
Karl Lagerfeld (always one to chime in) does not approve of the habit.
Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez was quick to chime in, dismissing her as a “bandit.”
It had such a low, musical chime that the children listened delightedly, never once giving a thought as to who it might be.
As its chime died away, he arose and stole forth into the tranquil night.
The chime of another hour quarter came in due order; still there was no sign of action.
While the quarryman was speaking, all the bells of the churches of Laon began to chime in with the peals of the belfry.
I have heard the bells chime, and the quarters, and never cease to think of my husband.
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