toll
//toʊl//
Noun
tollSingular
tollsPlural
1
A fee or tax paid for the use of a road, bridge, or other public facility.
You have to pay a toll to cross this bridge.
2
The cost or damage resulting from something, especially in terms of death, suffering, or loss.
The earthquake took a heavy toll on the small village.
3
The sound of a bell being rung slowly and repeatedly.
The toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
Verb
tollInfinitive
tollPresent tense
tolledPast tense
tolledPast participle
tollingPresent participle
tollsThird-person singular
1
To ring a bell slowly and repeatedly, especially to announce a death or mark a solemn occasion.
The church bells tolled to mark the passing of the king.
2
To cause a bell to sound in this manner.
The priest tolled the church bell to announce the ceremony.