tinkler
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A small bell that makes a light, ringing sound when moved
- noun
- /ˈtɪŋklər/
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campanita
- She hung a tiny tinkler in the window to catch the breeze and make music.
Examples
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The tinkler on the shop door rang softly as each customer entered.
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A gentle tinkler sound signaled that the wind chimes were moving outside.
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The tinkler rang softly in the quiet room.
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She loves the sound of the tinkler during the night.
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The tinkler chimed gently as the breeze swept through the garden.
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She loved to listen to the tinkler hanging from the porch, bringing a sense of calm with its soft sounds.
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The little tinkler on her bracelet jingled with every step she took.
How Tinkling
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tinkler is like tinkle, meaning 'to make a light, ringing sound', so a tinkler is a small bell or object that gives a soft, musical ring.