C2 noun #61,909 most common

belfry

UK /ˈbɛlfɹi/ | US /ˈbɛlfɹi/

A movable tower used in sieges.

belfry in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A movable tower used in sieges.
  • (noun) A shed.
  • (noun) An alarm-tower; a watchtower containing an alarm-bell.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A movable tower used in sieges.
  2. 2
    noun A shed.
  3. 3
    noun An alarm-tower; a watchtower containing an alarm-bell.
  4. 4
    noun A tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church.
  5. 5
    noun A part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells.
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