ringing vs tocsin

ringing

noun
  • The sound of something that rings. 

  • The quality of being resonant. 

  • A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings. 

  • The theft of cars and illegally changing their identities for resale. 

adj
  • Loud and clear. 

  • Made forcefully; powerful. 

tocsin

noun
  • A bell used to sound an alarm. 

  • An alarm or other signal sounded by a bell or bells, originally especially with reference to France. 

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