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chime

noun verb

A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

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5
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
12

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noun

  1. A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

verb

  1. Emit a sound

    “Bells and gongs chimed”

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Bells and gongs chimed

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