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Meanings of belling in English

Spanish
campanazo
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A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.

        campanazo
        Usage of belling in English
        1
        In a storm on Hallowe'en is heard the belling of his hounds.
        The Book of Hallowe'en
        2
        I heard the belling tower in the distance and gave a deep sigh.
        The Wise Man’s Fear
        3
        Each vessel embedded in a web of bridges, suspended by gently belling walkways.
        The Scar
        4
        But, like belling the cat, it is easier said than done.
        Dulcibel: A Tale of Old Salem
        5
        Before too long we heard the belling tower striking noon.
        The Name of the Wind
        6
        He and Mike used to take off every weekend, go belling around the Caribbean.
        My Name is Legion
        7
        Ibra was enjoying himself, roaring out enticements and laughter in his big, belling voice.
        The mammoth book of the best of best new sf
        8
        The tension of the moment was broken by the distant sound of the belling tower.
        The Wise Man’s Fear
        9
        The belling tower began to ring the hour, and Nina's expression flared into sudden panic.
        The Wise Man’s Fear
        10
        Presently, echoing through the River Swamp, the hunting hounds set up their thrilling, deep-mouthed belling.
        The Purple Heights
        11
        There was the distant sound of a belling tower.
        The Wise Man’s Fear
        12
        T'enet stamped his cane to the ground and a great belling note rang within the valley.
        Return of the Crimson Guard
        13
        The belling tower began to strike the hour.
        The Wise Man’s Fear
        14
        The belling tower struck and Simmon sighed, sensing it was pointless to pursue the conversation further.
        The Name of the Wind
        15
        Just then too, I heard the belling bay of the hound Master, and waited for the next.
        Ayesha, the Return of She
        16
        There is nothing like belling the cat.
        The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History
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        Translations for belling
        Belling through the time