hand bell
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In the film, the sweet-potato vendor has company: the garbage collector swinging a hand bell; the knife sharpener tooting a pan flute; the honey seller hollering as if calling for a lost dog.
From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2019
Moments later, he emerged with something in return: a tiny hand bell.
From The Verge • Sep. 3, 2016
Down below, Todd Monsell, music director of the 270-year-old congregation, led a hastily assembled hand bell choir of seven adults and seven children.
From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2015
A lightweight hand bell will now be sourced as a matter of urgency and patients will be accompanied while using the day room in the meantime.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2011
A small hand bell was also rung by the parish clerk as he preceded the funeral procession, and the church bell was tolled before, at, and after the burial.
From Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales by Owen, Elias
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