doorbell

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Synonyms: doorsill, moorball, corbell, doorbells, dobell, dorrell

Antonyms: doorsill, moorball, corbell, doorbells, dobell, dorrell

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Noun

1. A [[bell]], [[buzzer]], or [[chime]] [[device]] mounted on or adjacent to a door's [[exterior]], meant to be [[rung]] by a visitor to announce one's presence.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To ring many doorbells in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To ring many doorbells of (target people or an area) in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.

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