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knell Definition and Meaning in English (knell definition)

noun
Synonyms:tollchime
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Knell definition: A knell is the sound of a bell, especially when rung slowly and solemnly for a death or funeral.

Definitions of Knell

  1. 1noun

    A knell is the sound of a bell, especially when rung slowly and solemnly for a death or funeral.

  2. 2verb

    To knell means for a bell to ring slowly and solemnly, typically to announce a death or funeral.

  3. 3noun

    A knell can also signify an event or sound that announces the end or failure of something.

Example Sentences

formal

“The distant knell of the church bell announced the funeral.”

business

“The company's bankruptcy was the knell for many small businesses.”

casual

“The bells knelled slowly, marking the passing of the old year.”

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past tenseknelled
present participleknelling
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Knell definition: A knell is the sound of a bell, especially when rung slowly and solemnly for a death or funeral.
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'Knell' translates to 'knell' in English. Knell definition: A knell is the sound of a bell, especially when rung slowly and solemnly for a death or funeral.
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