chime

UK
/tʃaɪm/
US
/tʃaɪm/

Translations

chimenoun
chimes
pl
UK
/tʃaɪm/
US
/tʃaɪm/
The gentle chime of the wind chimes was soothing.
Нежный звон колокольчиков был успокаивающим.
The chime of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.
Перезвон церковных колоколов был слышен по всей деревне.
The clock tower's chime marked the beginning of the new hour.
Куранты на башне отметили начало нового часа.
Additional translations
chimeverb
chimed
Past Simple
chimed
Past Participle
chiming
Gerund
UK
/tʃaɪm/
US
/tʃaɪm/
Their opinions chime with each other.
Их мнения созвучат друг с другом.
The bells chime every hour.
Колокола звенят каждый час.
The clock will chime at noon.
Часы прозвенят в полдень.
Additional translations
chimeadjective
UK
/tʃaɪm/
US
/tʃaɪm/
Used attributively to describe objects that incorporate or produce a chiming sound (e.g., ‘chime clock’, ‘chime mechanism’).

Definitions

chimenoun
A set of tuned bells or metal tubes, typically used in a musical instrument or as a decorative item that produces a melodious sound when struck.
The gentle chime of the wind chimes in the garden created a soothing atmosphere.
A sound made by a bell or a set of bells, often used to mark the time or as a signal.
The chime of the clock tower could be heard throughout the town every hour.
chimeverb
To make a musical and harmonious sound, often by striking a bell or similar instrument.
The church bells chime every hour.
To be in agreement or harmony with something.
Her ideas chime perfectly with the company's vision.
To interrupt or join a conversation, often with a comment or opinion.
He chimed in with his thoughts during the meeting.
chimeadjective
Relating to or equipped with chimes; producing or intended to produce a chiming sound.
The antique shop displayed a beautiful chime clock on the shelf.