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Noun ship's bell has 1 sense
- bell, ship's bell - (nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
--1 is a kind of time unit, unit of time
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Ship's Bell
Definition:
A ship's bell is a bell used on ships to indicate the time or mark important events, such as shifts, meal times, or emergencies.
Senses:
- Noun: A bell specifically designed for use on a ship.
- Noun: The system of using a ship's bell to denote time or events.
Sample Sentences:
- The ship's bell rang loudly, signaling the start of the crew's dinner time.
- According to maritime tradition, the ship's bell was struck eight times at 12 PM to mark the beginning of the afternoon watch.
- We could hear the ship's bell tolling mournfully as the vessel disappeared into the foggy night.
- The ship's bell is a crucial instrument for maintaining order and coordination onboard.
- During a storm, the ship's bell was used to alert the crew about an imminent danger.
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