bellpull

[ bel-pool ]

noun

1. a handle, cord, or strip of cloth pulled pulled to ring a bell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellpull¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; bell ¹ + pull

Example Sentences

Most looked almost ordinary; their owners had clearly tried to make them as Muggle-like as possible, but had slipped up by adding chimneys, or bellpulls, or weather vanes.

From Literature

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 Literature

She came to the door in response to a sharp ring by Wesley Tiffles, who was tentative of bellpulls.

From Project Gutenberg

This was the entrance to the gaol, and over it a lamp was fixed, the light en- abling the wretched traveller to find a bellpull.

From Project Gutenberg

She dropped the bellpull and opened the boudoir door.

From Project Gutenberg