bellpull

noun

bell·​pull ˈbel-ˌpu̇l 

: a handle or knob attached to a cord by which one rings a bell

also : the cord itself

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bellpull

noun

bell·​pull ˈbel-ˌpu̇l 

: a cord or wire or a handle or knob attached to it that one pulls to ring a bell