English Explanatory Dictionary

bell work

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

bell work bellwork

Etymology

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

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