toll (n.)

  1. a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

  2. value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; the cost in human life was enormous; the price of success is hard work; what price glory?

    [ Syn: price , cost ]

  3. the sound of a bell being struck; saved by the bell; she heard the distant toll of church bells

    [ Syn: bell ]

    toll (v.)

  1. ring slowly; For whom the bell tolls'

  2. charge a fee for using; Toll the bridges into New York City'

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