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jow

/dʒoʊ/
noun
  1. A ringing or tolling sound, especially of a bell.
    • The old bell made a single, solemn jow.
    • The jow of the church bell echoed through the valley.
    • We heard the deep jow of the clock tower at midnight.
Synonyms
peal
verb
  1. To ring or toll a bell, especially with a slow, heavy sound.
    • I heard someone jow the bell in the distance.
    • The sexton began to jow the bell for the evening service.
    • They would jow the great bell only on special occasions.
Synonyms
ringtoll
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