bell work

See also: bellwork

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Noun

bell work (uncountable)

  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.
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