Pronunciation: (chīm), [key]
n., v., chimed, chim•ing.

2. Often, chimes.
b. a musical instrument consisting of such a set, esp. a glockenspiel.
c. the musical tones thus produced.
d. carillon.
3. harmonious sound in general; music; melody.
4. harmonious relation; accord: the battling duo, in chime at last.

2. to produce a musical sound by striking a bell, gong, etc.; ring chimes: The doorbell chimed.
3. to speak in cadence or singsong.
4. to harmonize; agree: The scenery chimed perfectly with the play's eerie mood.

5. chime in,
a. to break suddenly and unwelcomely into a conversation, as to express agreement or voice an opinion.
b. to harmonize with, as in singing.
c. to be consistent or compatible; agree: The new building will not chime in with the surrounding architecture.


Pronunciation: (chīm), [key]
the edge or brim of a cask, barrel, or the like, formed by the ends of the staves projecting beyond the head or bottom. Also,chimb,chine.


Chimbotechime hoop
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