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Definition of "jingle-bell" []

  • In the engine-room of a steamboat, a bell hung upon a spring and controlled by a cord or wire from the pilot-house. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "jingle-bell" in a sentence
  • "Now, we can puff out our little budgie chests and peck at the jingle-bell mirror in our little cages, but the truth is: the door is still open."
  • "Also in the shoes was a frosted gingerbread cookie and a jingle-bell bracelet, respectively made by my two oldest girls."
  • "The volunteer at the reception desk wore a Santa hat and a jingle-bell necklace."