sound bow

American  

[boh] / boʊ /

noun

1. that part of a bell against which the tongue strikes.

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sound bow British  

/ bəʊ /

noun

1. the thick part of a bell against which the hammer strikes

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Etymology

Origin of sound bow

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Your giftee can pour a favorite dish into Still Life Ceramics’ large soup bowl that’s not only aesthetically pleasing but also deep enough to fit a hefty serving without spilling over the sides.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Rant to the fans whose boos and “cheater” chants against Houston made the stadium a soup bowl of negativity.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2022

Divide the shredded chicken and a few slice of avocado among each soup bowl before before adding broth to them.

From Salon • May 5, 2020

And because everyone has to get up from time to time to fill a soup bowl or open another bottle, the conversation moves freely, clustering along the natural lines of human proclivity and preference.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2018

Alexander saluted so crisply it nearly knocked the soup bowl off his head.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood