A loud ringing of a bell or bells. The peal of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.
A loud burst of noise, especially laughter. A peal of laughter erupted from the audience during the comedian's performance.
A set of bells tuned to one another or a sequence of changes rung on them. The ringers completed an intricate peal before the wedding ceremony.
A loud repeated reverberating sound of thunder or gunfire. A peal of thunder rolled across the valley, shaking the windows.