Bell has a range of meanings:- A bell is a simple sound-making device, including Tubular bells and cowbells.
- A bell is the portion of a musical instrument where the sound exits.
- A Ship's bell marks the time on a ship.
- The Bel (one 'L') is a measement of audio level (volume)
- On a wind instrument the bell is the round, flared opening at the opposite end from the mouthpiece.
- A diving bell is a hollow, usually inverted vessel, such as one used for diving deep below the surface of a body of water.
- In botany, the bell is the corolla of a flower: “In a cowslip's bell I lie” (Shakespeare).
- Bell is also a slang term for the penis.
Also:
- Bell is the name of some places
and also of some companies:
and of a notable individual:
- Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham Bell ( March 3, 1847 August 2, 1922) was a scientist, inventor, and founder of the Bell telephone company. In addition to his work in telecommunications technology, he also was responsible for important advances in aviation and hydrofoil
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