noun

tolling

Tolling (noun) means the act of ringing a bell slowly and repeatedly. Example: “The tolling of the cathedral bell echoed across the square.”

noun

The act of ringing a bell slowly and repeatedly.

"The tolling of the cathedral bell echoed across the square."

How to use tolling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe noun form of "toll" in its bell-ringing sense.

tollings plural

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The _____ of the cathedral bell echoed across the square.

Inherited from Middle English tolling.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “tolling” mean?

The word “tolling” means the act of ringing a bell slowly and repeatedly. In plain terms, the noun form of "toll" in its bell-ringing sense.

How do you use “tolling” in a sentence?

Here is “tolling” used in a sentence: “The tolling of the cathedral bell echoed across the square.”

What part of speech is “tolling”?

“Tolling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of tolling?

"tolling" (noun) means the act of ringing a bell slowly and repeatedly.