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Synonyms
peal (pēl)

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

noun 

  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.

verb: pealed, peal·ing, peals. 

intransitive verb 

To sound in a peal; ring.

transitive verb 

To sound loudly and sonorously.