Definition

To make a sound that is sad or mournful, often associated with a bell ringing for a funeral.

Example

The church bells knoll in the distance, signaling the end of the day.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that bell knoll in the distance?

Yeah, it sounds really haunting. I wonder what's going on.

I think it's just the church announcing a service or something.

Probably, but it always gives me a chill when I hear it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A small, rounded hill or mound of earth.

Example

The children played on the knoll near the river.

Conversation

Did you see that little knoll in the park yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like a perfect spot for a picnic!

I think we should go there next weekend and enjoy the view from the knoll.

Definition

To sound a bell in a slow, mournful way, often to mark a death or a funeral.

Example

The church bells knolled softly as the procession passed by.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that bell knoll earlier?

Yeah, it sounded really sad, like a funeral or something.

I wonder what it was for; it really made me think.

Root Explanation

The word 'knoll' originates from Old English 'cnoll', meaning a small hill or mound. It refers specifically to a rounded hill or a small elevation in the landscape.

Memory Tip

Picture a small 'hill' ('cnoll') when you think of a knoll, as it directly describes a little mound or rise in the ground.

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