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Definitions peal noun  A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc. 1883: w:Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Louis Stevenson, w:Treasure Island, Treasure Island : And, falling on a bench, he laughed until the tears ran down his cheeks, I could not help joining; and we laughed together, after ... verb  To sound with a peal or peals. 1864: w:Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Christmas Bells : Then pealed the bells more loud and deep... 1939: w:Bing Crosby, Bing Crosby, In My Merry Oldsmobile : To the church we'll swiftly steal, then our wedding bells will , :You can go as far you like with me, in my merry Oldsmobile. 2006: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/11/nyregion/nyregionspecial3/11bush.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5094&en=e468f88da52557ed&hp&ex=1158033600&partner=homepage New York Times : The bell pealed 20 times, clanging into the dusk as Mr. Bush"s motorcade drove off. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for peal for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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