ALL meanings of belling
bel·ling
B b - noun belling the cry of a rutting stag or hunting dog. 1
- verb with object belling to cause to swell or expand like a bell (often followed by out): Belling out the tubes will permit a freer passage of air. 1
- verb with object belling to put a bell on. 1
- verb without object belling to take or have the form of a bell. 1
- verb without object belling Botany. to produce bells; be in bell (said of hops when the seed vessels are forming). 1
- idioms belling bell the cat. cat (def 19). 1
- idioms belling ring a bell, to evoke a memory, especially a vague or partial recollection; remind one of something: His name rings a bell but I can't remember him. 1
- idioms belling ring someone's bell, to provide what is desired; be satisfactory or successful: This new book just doesn't ring my bell. Slang. to arouse sexually or bring someone to orgasm. Also, ring the bell. 1
- idioms belling saved by the bell, (of a boxer) saved from a knockout by the ringing of a gong signaling the end of a round. (of any person) spared from anticipated trouble by some extraneous event. 1
- idioms belling with bells on, Informal. eagerly; ready to enjoy oneself: Just say when, and we'll be there with bells on. 1
- noun belling (US, Indiana) A shivaree. 0
- verb belling present participle of bell. 0