BELL PUSH Definition & Meaning

bell push

noun

a button, as on the front door of a house, that rings a bell when pushed.

bell push

noun

a button pressed to operate an electric bell

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of bell push¹

First recorded in 1880–85

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These include fixed drawing room seating with Art Nouveau glass panels, original light fittings and light switches, carved chimney pieces, servant bell pushes and much of the original stencilling to the hall and stairs.

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He put his hand over the bell push.

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"It's your jail, then, you know—" His hand checked my reach to the bell push.

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He did not offer to shake hands, but went to the bell push.

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The bell push was at hand and I rang for her maid.

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