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peal       (pēl)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. A ringing of a set of bells, especially a change or set of changes rung on bells.
  2. A set of bells tuned to each other; a chime.
  3. A loud burst of noise: peals of laughter.

v.   pealed, peal·ing, peals

v.   intr.
To sound in a peal; ring.

v.   tr.
To sound loudly and sonorously.


[Middle English pele, a bell peal, especially as a summons to church, short for apel, appeal; see appeal.]

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