bellpull

Thân thiện

A child tugs on the old-fashioned bellpull beside the front door.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A handle, cord, or other device that is pulled to operate a bell, typically to signal one's presence at a door or to summon a servant.

Usage

• The word "bellpull" is a countable noun. It refers to the specific mechanism used to ring a bell.
• It is commonly used in historical or formal contexts, such as describing features in older homes, hotels, or estates.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He gave the old-fashioned bellpull a firm tug to announce his arrival.
  • In the grand hallway, a silk cord served as the bellpull for summoning the butler.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe an action that initiates a sequence of events, though this is less common.
  • His controversial statement was the bellpull that set off a heated debate.

Variants and Related Words

• Bell rope: A similar device, often a rope, used to ring a large bell, such as in a church or ship.
• Pull cord: A more general term for any cord pulled to operate a device.

Synonyms

• Doorbell cord/chain
• Summoning cord
• Bell cord

Related Phrases

• To ring for someone/something: To use a bellpull or similar device to summon a person or service.
  • She rang for the maid using the brass bellpull.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a handle or cord that is pulled to ring a doorbell or a servant's bell etc.