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handbell

/ ˈhændˌbɛl /

noun

  1. a bell rung by hand, esp one of a tuned set used in musical performance


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Example Sentences

"I will ask Angela," said Mrs. Luttrell, stretching out her hand to a little handbell which stood upon the table at her side.

With widely-open eyes, the preacher flung himself against the mantel-piece and clutched at a handbell.

Lucky that I did so, for his landlady came in almost immediately in answer to the ring of the handbell.

Priscilla got up just as quickly out of her chair and rang the handbell furiously, her eyes on his, her face ablaze.

"Let's see," said Feversham, and ringing a handbell upon the table, sent the servant for the Army List.

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