Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bell work

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.57 in modern English

Syllables
bel-l -work
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small quantity of schoolwork, with instructions posted or announced at or before the start of class, so that students commence working on it as soon as the class period has begun.

Uncountable

Etymology

From bell + work. In most schools, a bell rings to signify the beginning of class.

Usage

Inflected Forms

bellwork (alternative)

Questions

What does bell work mean?
A small quantity of schoolwork, with instructions posted or announced at or before the start of class, so that students commence working on it as soon as the class period has begun.
Where does bell work come from?
From bell + work. In most schools, a bell rings to signify the beginning of class.

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