n. A cymbal; probably also a bell.n. A set of bells (regularly five to twelve) tuned to a musical scale: called chimes, or a chime of bells.n. The harmonious sound of bells, or (rarely) of musical instruments.n. An arrangement of bells and strikers in an organ, musical box, clock, etc.n. Correspondence of sounds in general; rarely, proportion or harmonious relation: as, chimes of “verses,”To ring as a bell; jingle; jangle.To ring as bells in unison; sound in consonance, rhythm, or harmony; give out harmonious sounds; accord.To agree; suit; harmonize: absolutely or with with.To cause to sound harmoniously, as a set of bells; strike with or move to measure.To utter harmoniously; recite with rhythmical flow.n. The edge or brim of a cask or tub, formed by the ends of the staves projecting beyond the head or bottom.n. In ship-building, that part of the waterway or thick plank at the side left above the deck and hollowed out to form a watercourse.Nautical, to make a chime or chimb in.To announce, indicate, summon, or bring about by chiming or stroke of bell: as, to chime (or strike) some particular hour; to chime one to sleep, or to supper, etc.