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