Bell and Nod

Bell

Bell noun - A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck.

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Nod and bell are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nod" instead a noun "Bell".

Nearby Words: belle, belled, belling, bella

Nod noun - The act of nodding the head.

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Bell and nod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bell" instead a noun "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding

best	best bell	best nod
original	original bell	original nod
single	single bell	single nod
small	small bell	small nod
Other adjectives: real, male, big, huge, slow, little, early, double, giant.

An interesting case of a literal Continuity Nod on Iron Chef America: in the opening, the Chairman nods in respect to a yellow bell pepper-the symbol of his uncle and predecessor, Chairman Kaga.

Source: Continuity Nod / Live-Action TV
A literal Continuity Nod happens in the opening: Chairman Mark nods in respect to a yellow bell pepper, Kaga's symbol, before pulling out and chomping into an apple.

Source: Series / Iron Chef
And his dabbing at the screen to make it flash is a nod to Tinker Bell.

Source: Film / A Fairly Odd Christmas

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