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1. Big Bennoun

   clock in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, London

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1. Big Bennoun

   (strictly) The hour bell in the Clock Tower, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament in London in the United Kingdom.

2. Big Bennoun

   (popularly) The Clock Tower itself.

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1. Big Ben

   Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, and the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. The tower was designed by Augustus Pugin in a neo-Gothic style. When completed in 1859, its clock was the largest and most accurate four-faced striking and chiming clock in the world. The tower stands 316 feet (96 m) tall, and the climb from ground level to the belfry is 334 steps. Its base is square, measuring 40 feet (12 m) on each side. Dials of the clock are 22.5 feet (6.9 m) in diameter. All four nations of the UK are represented on the tower on shields featuring a rose for England, thistle for Scotland, shamrock for Ireland, and leek for Wales. On 31 May 2009, celebrations were held to mark the tower's 150th anniversary.Big Ben is the largest of the tower's five bells and weighs 13.5 long tons (13.7 tonnes; 15.1 short tons). It was the largest bell in the United Kingdom for 23 years. The origin of the bell's nickname is open to question; it may be named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw its installation, or heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Caunt. Four quarter bells chime at 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour and just before Big Ben tolls on the hour. The clock uses its original Victorian mechanism, but an electric motor can be used as a backup. The tower is a British cultural icon recognised all over the world. It is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and parliamentary democracy, and it is often used in the establishing shot of films set in London. The clock tower has been part of a Grade I listed building since 1970 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.On 21 August 2017, a four-year schedule of renovation works began on the tower. Modifications have included adding a lift, re-glazing and repainting the clock dials, and upgrading lighting and repairing roof tiles among other improvements. With a few exceptions, such as New Year's Eve and Remembrance Sunday, the bells remained silent.

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1. big ben

   Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, United Kingdom. Although the name is often associated with both the clock and the clock tower, the original name actually refers to the largest bell located within the tower. The tower itself was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. Big Ben is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and is known for its accurate timekeeping and iconic hourly chimes.

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1. Big Ben

   Big Ben was a world champion show jumping horse.

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Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Big Ben

   After Sir Benjamin Hall, Bart., M.P., one of the designers of the New Houses of Parliament, and Chief Commissioner of Works.

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How to pronounce Big Ben?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Big Ben in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Big Ben in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Big Ben
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Big_Ben
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Ben
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Big Ben
6. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Big Ben