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bellpull

American  
[bel-pool] / ˈbɛlˌpʊl /

noun

  1. a handle, cord, or strip of cloth pulled to ring a bell.


Etymology

Origin of bellpull

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; bell 1 + pull

Example Sentences

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To the House of the Jesuits at Rome there had come and yanked the ancient bellpull a decently dressed youth who announced himself as Signor De Angelis.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tugging viciously at the bellpull, which, from seeing his own pictures, Mr. Ince seriously believed to be a correct as well as expensive convenience, the great man summoned Lambert Hillyer, his director.

From Time Magazine Archive

Fredrick rang the bellpull as he shouted, “Timothy! Timothy!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

He frowned as he tugged on the bellpull.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Penelope, the children, and Simon had arrived back at the house at the same time Lord Fredrick was yanking on the bellpull.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood