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sound bow

American

[boh] / boʊ /

noun

that part of a bell against which the tongue strikes.

sound bow British

/ bəʊ /

noun

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

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