bellpull
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bellpull
Example Sentences
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To the House of the Jesuits at Rome there had come and yanked the ancient bellpull a decently dressed youth who announced himself as Signor De Angelis.
From Time Magazine Archive
Tugging viciously at the bellpull, which, from seeing his own pictures, Mr. Ince seriously believed to be a correct as well as expensive convenience, the great man summoned Lambert Hillyer, his director.
From Time Magazine Archive
Penelope, the children, and Simon had arrived back at the house at the same time Lord Fredrick was yanking on the bellpull.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
The blade was still streaked yellow with mustard, or perhaps it was the gold threads of the bellpull cord, or both.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Cassiopeia burst into fits of laughter while Penelope, eyes modestly shielded with one hand, walked across the room to give the bellpull a tug.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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