sound bow

[ boh ]

noun

that part of a bell against which the tongue strikes.

Origin of sound bow

First recorded in 1680–90

Words Nearby sound bow

sound as a bell
sound barrier
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soundboard
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soundbox
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British Dictionary definitions for sound bow

sound bow

/ (bəʊ) /

noun

the thick part of a bell against which the hammer strikes

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