bicycle bell

Cyclist's warning signal

A bicycle bell is a small signaling device mounted on a bike's handlebars, rung by thumb or finger to alert pedestrians and other cyclists.

The classic type produces a distinctive *ting-ting* when a lever strikes a metal dome.

She rang her bicycle bell to warn joggers on the path.

Related
  • dingSmall surface imperfection
  • ringClosed curve shape
  • chimeMelodic bell sound
  • handlebarBicycle steering control
  • trillRapid pitch oscillation

warning · ping · sidewalk · city street · pedestrian · horn · brring · thumb · lever · chrome · spokes · commute · path · trail · alert · jingle · metal · vibration

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auditory warning device type

bicycle bellair horn

Pressurized canister that blares

car horn · truck horn · train horn · ship horn · klaxon

signaling discretion

bicycle bellair horn

Pressurized canister that blares

car alarm · train whistle · loud hailer

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G