EnglishMain Dictionary
peal
Universal Words
noun, verb
noun
1 ~ (of sth) a loud sound or series of sounds:
She burst into peals of laughter.
2 the loud ringing sound of a bell:
a peal of bells rang out
3 a set of bells that all have different notes; a musical pattern that can be rung on a set of bells
verb [V]
1 ~ (out) (of bells) to ring loudly:
The bells of the city began to peal out.
2 to suddenly laugh loudly:
Ellen pealed with laughter. * His laughter pealed across the room.
