intransitive verb
Definition: To produce a musical sound, often by striking a bell or similar object, or to be in harmony with something.
Example: The church bells chime every hour, filling the air with a beautiful sound.
noun
Definition: A bell or a set of bells that make a ringing sound, often used in clocks or music.
Example: The church bells began to chime at noon.
transitive verb
Definition: To produce a ringing sound, often by striking a bell or similar instrument, or to signal something by making this sound.
Example: The church bells chime every hour, marking the passage of time.