peal

noun

[from L. pello, whence appello, to appeal. The sense is to drive; a peal is a driving of sound. This word seems to belong to the family of L. balo, and Eng. to bawl, jubilee, bell, etc.]

A loud sound, usually a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts of a multitude.

peal

verb intransitive

To utter loud and solemn sounds; as the pealing organ.

peal

verb transitive

To assail with noise. Nor was his ear less pealed.

peal

To cause to ring or sound; to celebrate. The warriors name . Though pealed and chimed on all the tongues of fame.

peal

To stir or agitate.