English dictionary
peal
/p/i/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A small salmon; a grilse; a sewin.
Source: webster1913
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A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, of a multitude, etc.
Source: webster1913
verb
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ring recurrently
ExamplesBells were pealing.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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sound loudly and sonorously
Synonyms ringSource: WordNet 3.0
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To appeal.
Source: webster1913
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To utter or give out loud sounds.
Source: webster1913
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To utter or give forth loudly; to cause to give out loud sounds; to noise abroad.
Source: webster1913