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chime
/tʃaɪm/
Definition
1
A bell or set of bells tuned to produce a resonant, musical sound when struck.
2
(verb) To produce a clear, ringing sound like that of a bell.
3
(verb) To join in harmoniously or agree with something said; often as 'chime in' to interject an opinion.
4
(noun) Harmony or agreement in sound, opinion, or action.
Examples
The antique clock chimed midnight just as the cat knocked over the vase—perfect timing.
She chimed in during the debate with a fact so obscure, everyone pretended to know it.
Wind chimes in the garden turned the breeze into an avant-garde DJ set.
His phone chimed incessantly during dinner, earning it the nickname 'the needy bell.'