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What is "chime" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 13-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does chime mean in English? Meaning of chime definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "chime" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "chime": a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

Noun

  • Meaning: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
  • Synonyms: bell chime gong
  • Hyponyms: carillon handbell
  • Hypernyms: percussion instrument percussive instrument

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈtʃaɪm/

    Meaning of "chime": emit a sound

    Verb

  • Meaning: emit a sound
  • Example: bells and gongs chimed
  • Synonyms: chime
  • Hypernyms: go sound
  • Also see: barge in break in butt in chime in chisel in cut in put in

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈtʃaɪm/

    Synonyms:

    sound, bell, clang, tinkle, boom, toll, strike, jingle, bong, knell, tintinnabulate, dong,

    Antonyms:

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