vibraculum

/vaɪˈbɹækjʊləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A bar or spring that vibrates when the door of a church swings open or shut, typically used to signal the time or the start of a service.

“The old church used its vibraculum to signal the start of Sunday service to the surrounding community.”

Synonyms

  • door chime
  • door knocker

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness