cowbell

/ˌkaʊˈbɛl/
/ˈkaʊbɛl/
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Other forms: cowbells

Definitions of cowbell
  1. noun
    a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located
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    type of:
    bell
    a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
  2. noun
    a metal percussion instrument struck with a stick
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