: a buoy with a bell rung by the action of the waves
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Recent Examples on the WebMy family has owned the island since the early 2000s, when my father built a small cabin pinned to rock on the southern end, facing the bell buoy and open sea.—Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2020
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