repique — meaning in English

English meaning

• chime noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
• peal noun A loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter.
• squabble noun A minor, petty argument.

Senses

repique is used for these senses in English:

• chime (musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
• peal A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc.
• squabble A minor fight or argument.

chime — full definition

1. noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
2. verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
3. verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).

peal — full definition

1. noun A loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter.
2. verb To ring out loudly, or to sound in a loud burst.

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