घंटा — meaning in English

English meaning

• bell noun A hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.
• gong noun A large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.
• hour noun A unit of time equal to sixty minutes, one twenty-fourth of a day.
• ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.

Senses

घंटा is used for these senses in English:

• ring resonant sound of a bell, or a sound resembling it
• bell percussive instrument
• hour time period of sixty minutes

bell — full definition

1. noun A hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.
2. verb To attach a bell to something.
3. verb To flare out or take on a bell-like shape.

gong — full definition

1. noun A large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.
2. noun British slang for a medal or award.
3. verb To signal someone to stop, especially a contestant in a talent show, by striking a gong.

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