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bell trap

A type of bell-shaped trap used in floor drains; its use is prohibited by the National Plumbing Code.

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bell transformer

A small transformer which supplies power, at low voltage, for operating a doorbell or the like.

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bell tower

A tall structure supporting one or more bells; may be part of a building or an independent structure; also see

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bell pull

A device once used to summon servants in an elegant home; in each room, the bell pull consisted of a

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bellows expansion joint

In a run of piping, a joint formed with flexible metal bellows which compress or stretch to compensate for linear

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belling

In pier, caisson, or pile construction enlarging the base of a foundation element to increase its bearing area at the

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bell house

A tower-like building for housing bells, esp. in Ireland.

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