Belfry

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1. Noun

A movable tower erected by besiegers for purposes of attack and defense.

2. Noun

A bell tower, usually attached to a church or other building, but sometimes separate; a campanile.

3. Noun

A room in a tower in which a bell is or may be hung; or a cupola or turret for the same purpose.

4. Noun

The framing on which a bell is suspended.

5. Noun

a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung
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6. Noun

a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
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