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What is the noun for belfry?

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belfry
  1. (obsolete) A movable tower used in sieges.
  2. (dialectal) A shed.
  3. (obsolete) An alarm-tower; a watchtower containing an alarm-bell.
  4. (architecture) A tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church.
  5. (architecture) A part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells.
  6. Synonyms:
  7. Examples:
    1. “The church's belfry towered above the rest of the building, providing a stunning view of the surrounding town.”
      “I haven't always lived in Flanneland, but I should tell you, that I think it's the brain ticklers with the bats in the belfry.”
      “All I know is that if I had bats in my belfry I'd buy a couple of big strings of garlic and a big fly swatter.”
belfery
  1. Obsolete form of belfry.
belferies
  1. plural of belfery
belfries
  1. plural of belfry
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “During the summer months, they often seek shelter behind loose boards, under eaves or shingles, in attics and church belfries, and so on.”
      “I entered this gigantic granite jewel, which is as light in its effect as a bit of lace and is covered with towers, with slender belfries to which spiral staircases ascend.”
      “The dark clouds cast a deep shadow over much of the landscape, and the silhouettes of the domes and belfries appear dramatically backlit against the light in the distance.”
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