a handle, rope, or cord that is pulled to ring a doorbell or servant's bell
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bell•pull
(bel′pŏŏl′),USA pronunciation n.
- a handle, cord, or strip of cloth pulled to ring a bell.
- bell1 + pull 1835–45, American.
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