Belfry
noun
A part of a church or other building where bells are kept.
The church's belfry holds a large, ancient bell that chimes on the hour.
Often appears as...
- church belfry
- tower belfry
noun
An equivalent part of a building, of any type, used for any purpose.
The belfry of the school is used to broadcast announcements
Often appears as...
- school belfry
- university belfry
noun
A part of a church or other building where bells are kept.
The church's belfry holds a large, ancient bell that chimes on the hour.
Often appears as...
- church belfry
- tower belfry
noun
An equivalent part of a building, of any type, used for any purpose.
The belfry of the school is used to broadcast announcements
Often appears as...
- school belfry
- university belfry
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Feature
A belfry is a physical structure and may have historic or architectural significance.
The medieval belfry in the old town is a tourist attraction.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, a belfry can symbolize community, as it may call people together for events.
Every Sunday, the town's belfry calls the community for service.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Use
Belfries were traditionally important for timekeeping before personal watches were common.
Farmers set their work schedule by the belfry's chimes.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Feature
A belfry is a physical structure and may have historic or architectural significance.
The medieval belfry in the old town is a tourist attraction.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, a belfry can symbolize community, as it may call people together for events.
Every Sunday, the town's belfry calls the community for service.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Use
Belfries were traditionally important for timekeeping before personal watches were common.
Farmers set their work schedule by the belfry's chimes.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Feature
A belfry is a physical structure and may have historic or architectural significance.
The medieval belfry in the old town is a tourist attraction.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, a belfry can symbolize community, as it may call people together for events.
Every Sunday, the town's belfry calls the community for service.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Use
Belfries were traditionally important for timekeeping before personal watches were common.
Farmers set their work schedule by the belfry's chimes.
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
So among and within bats is a huge variation in their ability to use sensory perception. Now this is going to be important for what I'm going to tell you later during the talk. Now, if the idea of bats in your belfry terrifies you,
Video examples
The secret of the bat...
be important for what I'm going to tell you later during the talk now if the idea of bats in your belfry terrifies you and I know some people probably are feeling a little sick looking at very large images of bats that's
Video examples
Experience Medieval Art...
float down its historic canals and under its picturesque stone bridges many of the original gothic structures remain intact including the imposing 13th century belfry overlooking the town
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