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Noun: alarm bell  u'laa(r)m bel
  1. The sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
    "The alarm bell rang loudly, alerting everyone to the fire";
    - tocsin

Derived forms: alarm bells

Type of: alarm, alarum [archaic], alert, warning signal

Encyclopedia: Alarm bell