bel

/bɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a sound of a ringing or tolling, typically of a church bell

“The sound of the bel echoed through the valley.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement equal to 32 gallons (about 119.24 liters) of liquid, especially petrol

“The ship’s fuel tank held 50,000 bels of diesel.”

Synonyms

  • bell
  • gallon

Antonyms

  • emptiness