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1) a metal object shaped like a cup that makes a ringing sound when hit (bell)

2) (to (cause something to) make) a loud ringing sound (clang)

3) (to make) a ringing sound (not so loud as a clang) (clank)

4) a metallic ringing sound (as of coils, keys or small bells); a short and simple phrase or poem, especially with a simple tune, that is easily remembered (jingle)

5) a loud ringing of a bell or of a set of bells with different notes (peal)

6) (to make) a short, sharp, ringing sound as of a small bell being hit (ping)

7) (to cause something) to make a series of light, ringing sounds, e.g. of a small bell (tinkle)

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Meaning:
buzz

the sound made by bees and other insects when flying

droning sound

definite

clear; not doubtful or uncertain

exact, clear

echo

(a) sound reflected or sent back

repeat, copy

loud

producing, having, much sound; (of a person's behaviour; of colour) unpleasant because too obvious or extreme

blaring, noisy

onomatopoeia

the use of words (in poetry etc) so that the sense is suggested by the sounds, such as 'hiss, crunch, ping'

repeat, copy

peal

a loud ringing of a bell or of a set of bells with different notes

chime, clang

resonant

(of sound) low and vibrating

vibrant in sound

resounding

(especially) very great

resonant

sonorous

having a full, deep sound; (of language, words etc) making a deep impression

resonant

RINGING as in Wiktionary
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