chime
12 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #14,222
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Definitions
noun
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
verb
emit a sound
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tʃˈaɪm/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural chimes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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