bell foundry
Definition
Noun: A specialized foundry where bells are cast or manufactured. A bell foundry is a workshop or factory equipped for the process of creating bells, typically from molten metal, using molds.
Usage
The term "bell foundry" is a compound noun used to specify the type of manufacturing facility. It is used to describe both the physical location and the business dedicated to this craft. * The historic bell foundry has been operating since the 18th century. * They sent the damaged bell back to the bell foundry for repair.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to refer to the company or the artisans operating the foundry.
- The bell foundry was commissioned to create a new carillon for the city hall.
Variants and Related Words
- Foundry (noun): A workshop or factory for casting metal.
- Bell-making (noun): The craft or process of manufacturing bells.
- Bell-casting (noun): The specific act or technique of pouring molten metal into a bell mold.
Synonyms
- Bellworks
- Bell manufacturer
Related Phrases
- Bell tower: A structure housing bells, often the destination for a foundry's products.
- Bell metal: The type of bronze alloy traditionally used in bell casting.
Noun
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a foundry where bells are cast
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