bell book


nounNautical.
  1. a book in which all orders affecting the main engines of a ship are recorded.

Origin of bell book

1
So called from the special use of bells on a ship

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How to use bell book in a sentence

  • bell book & Candle opened in December 2010 in a landmarked building in NYC's West Village.

    Fresh Picks | John Mooney | April 12, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • This recipe centers on the ingredients to make it special, which is similar to the food philosophy at bell book & Candle.

    Fresh Picks | John Mooney | April 12, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST