handbell

/ ˈhændˌbɛl /

noun

1. a bell rung by hand, esp one of a tuned set used in musical performance

Example Sentences

"I will ask Angela," said Mrs. Luttrell, stretching out her hand to a little handbell which stood upon the table at her side.

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With widely-open eyes, the preacher flung himself against the mantel-piece and clutched at a handbell.

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Lucky that I did so, for his landlady came in almost immediately in answer to the ring of the handbell.

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Priscilla got up just as quickly out of her chair and rang the handbell furiously, her eyes on his, her face ablaze.

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"Let's see," said Feversham, and ringing a handbell upon the table, sent the servant for the Army List.

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