"call bell" meaning in All languages combined

See call bell on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: call bells [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} call bell (plural call bells)
  1. A bell used to summon an attendant, alert staff, or give a signal.
    Sense id: en-call_bell-en-noun-hzcxdtKD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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