chime
//tʃaɪm//
Noun
chimeSingular
chimesPlural
1
A musical sound made by a set of bells or metal tubes struck to produce harmonious tones.
The chime of the clock echoed through the quiet room.
2
A set of tuned bells or metal tubes used to produce musical sounds, often hung in a doorway or as part of a clock.
The wind chimes on the porch made a beautiful sound in the breeze.
Verb
chimeInfinitive
chimePresent tense
chimedPast tense
chimedPast participle
chimingPresent participle
chimesThird-person singular
1
To make a clear, melodious ringing sound, as bells do.
The church bells chimed at noon.
2
To indicate time by sounding bells or tones, as a clock does.
The grandfather clock chimed twelve times at noon.
3
To join in or agree with something, especially in conversation (often used with 'in').
"I agree," she chimed in.