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belfry

/ˈbɛlfri/

/ˈbɛl.fri/

Translations

belfrynoun

belfries

/ˈbɛlfri/

/ˈbɛl.fri/

The old church has a tall belfry.

У старой церкви высокая колокольня.

The belfry was filled with the sound of ringing bells.

Звонница была наполнена звуком звонящих колоколов.

Additional translations

Synonyms

bell tower

clock tower

belfryadjective

/ˈbɛl.fri/

Used attributively to describe things relating to or situated in a bell tower

belfrynoun

A bell tower, either attached to a building or standing alone, often part of a church.

The old church's belfry was visible from miles away, its bells ringing out across the countryside.

The part of a tower or steeple in which bells are housed.

The belfry was home to a set of ancient bells that had been ringing for centuries.

humorous, slang: a person's head or mind, especially regarded as eccentric or crazy

He must have something loose in his belfry if he thinks that plan will work.

belfryadjective

Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of a bell tower

The restoration team focused on the belfry woodwork.