bell push

American  

noun

1. a button, as on the front door of a house, that rings a bell when pushed.

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bell push British  

noun

1. a button pressed to operate an electric bell

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Etymology

Origin of bell push

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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bell push

It's not a secret and you'll find "Chaos Computer Club" listed on the bell push of the neo-classical building.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2011

He is about to return to the taxi when he notices a small bell push, hidden in the shadows.

From Time Magazine Archive

He put his hand over the bell push.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

A moment later she pressed the bell push on the desk.

From The Man in the Twilight by Cullum, Ridgwell

Burglar Alarm Attachment to Window Burglar Alarm.—In order to make a burglar alarm connection with a bell, push buttons or switches may be put in circuit to connect with thep.

From Electricity for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough