ringing
/ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/ noun A2- The sound of something that rings.
- The quality of being resonant.
- A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.
- The theft of cars and illegally changing their identities for resale.
Plural ringings
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Notwithstanding his shattered nerves, the ringing sensation in his ears, and the madness which turned his brain, Villefort rose as he perceived her.
After ringing several times, it was opened by the same Guardian of the Gates they had met before.
The housekeeper had come out of her room, attracted by the violent ringing of the bell.
She was preparing to go to bed when the loud ringing of the bell had attracted her attention.
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