bell cote

Thân thiện

A small bell cote stands atop the stone chapel.

Definition

Noun: A small, roofed structure, typically attached to a wall or standing on a roof, designed to house one or more bells. It is characterized by a simple gable or shed roof.

Usage

The term "bell cote" refers specifically to the architectural feature itself. It is used when describing a building's design or historical elements. * The old stone church features a charming bell cote above its entrance. * We could hear the chimes coming from the small bell cote on the chapel's roof.

Advanced Usage

• Architectural Distinction: A "bell cote" is distinct from a "bell tower" or "belfry," as it is a much smaller and simpler structure, often without a full enclosure or room for a bell-ringer.
  • Unlike the grand bell tower, the village church had only a modest bell cote.

Variants and Related Words

• Bell-cot: An alternative, less common spelling of "bell cote."
• Belfry: A room or tower where bells are hung, typically part of a larger structure.
• Bell Tower: A tall structure, often freestanding, designed to hold one or more bells.

Synonyms

• Bell shelter
• Bell canopy

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small shelter for bells; has a gable or shed roof

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bell cot