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chime vs handbell

handbell vs chime

chime and handbell both are nouns.

chime is a verb but handbell is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chime Yes No Yes No
handbell Yes No No No
As nouns, handbell is a hyponym of chime; that is, handbell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chime:
  • chime: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
  • handbell: a bell that is held in the hand
Other hyponyms of chime include carillon.
chime (noun) handbell (noun)
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument a bell that is held in the hand
chime (verb) handbell (verb)
emit a sound
Difference between chime and handbell

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