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Vocabulary Entry
knell
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sound made by a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Example Sentences
"The knell of the church bells echoed throughout the town."
"As the knell rang out, everyone paused to pay their respects."
"The somber knell marked the beginning of the memorial service."
V
verb
To ring a bell, especially one that is used to indicate a death or funeral.
Example Sentences
"The church will knell in honor of the departed."
"They decided to knell the bell at noon to commemorate the occasion."
"During the service, the priest chose to knell the bell softly."