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Raretolling
The correct spelling is tolling.
How to pronounce tolling
verb
Say it like: Tol-lin-g
The correct spelling is tolling. To impose a fee for the use of. For example: "Once more it is proposed to toll the East River bridges."
Usage Examples
“Once more it is proposed to toll the East River bridges.”
“Ask not for whom the bell tolls.”
“The ringer tolled the workers back from the fields for vespers.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To impose a fee for the use of.
- 2.To levy a toll on (someone or something).
- 3.To take as a toll.
- 4.To pay a toll or tallage.
- 5.To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
noun
- 1.The act by which a bell is tolled.
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