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घंटी — meaning in English

ghaṇṭī

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English meaning

  • bell noun A hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.
  • doorbell noun A button or device by an entrance that rings or chimes to alert people inside that someone is at the door.
  • ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.

Senses

घंटी is used for these senses in English:

  • ring (intr.) to produce a resonant sound
  • doorbell device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence
  • bell percussive instrument

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.

doorbell — full definition

  1. noun A button or device by an entrance that rings or chimes to alert people inside that someone is at the door.
  2. verb (US politics) To go door to door canvassing, ringing bells to talk to residents.

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