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Noun warning bell has 1 sense
- tocsin, warning bell - a bell used to sound an alarm
--1 is a kind of bell
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Warning Bell
Definition:
A warning bell is a device or signal that is used to alert people to potential danger or an impending problem.
Parts of Speech:
- Noun: The actual device or signal used to warn people.
- Phrase: Used figuratively to indicate an early sign or indication of a problem.
Senses:
Noun:
- The physical bell or audible signal used to give a warning.
- Any electronic or visual system used to indicate danger or caution.
Usages:
Noun:
Sense 1:
- The warning bell rang loudly, alerting the villagers to the approaching storm.
- When the firefighter heard the warning bell, he immediately rushed to the scene.
Sense 2:
- The dashboard of the car is equipped with a warning bell that beeps if the seatbelts are not fastened.
- Upon opening the door, a red light and a loud warning bell indicated the high radiation levels in the room.
Phrase:
If you start experiencing chronic pain, it could be a warning bell of a more serious underlying condition.
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