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belfry

noun
/ˈbɛlfri/

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

Example Sentences

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

Example Expressions

bats in the belfry

Synonyms

bell tower, steeple, campanile, tower

Antonyms

ground, basement

Collocations

church belfry, tall belfry, stone belfry, old belfry

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