Knell

/nɛl/ noun verb

The sound of a bell knelling; a toll (particularly one signalling a death).

Definition

  1. (noun) The sound of a bell knelling; a toll (particularly one signalling a death).
  2. (noun) A sign of the end or demise of something or someone.
  3. (verb) To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.
  4. (verb) To signal or proclaim something (especially a death) by ringing a bell.
  5. (verb) To summon by, or as if by, ringing a bell.

Word stats

  • Knell contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Knell mean?

The sound of a bell knelling; a toll (particularly one signalling a death).

How many letters are in Knell?

Knell has 5 letters.

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