Gong Definition
gông, gŏng
gonged, gonging, gongs
noun
gongs
A slightly convex metallic disk that gives a loud, resonant tone when struck: used as a signal, percussion instrument, etc.
Webster's New World
A saucer-shaped bell with such a tone.
Webster's New World
A medal.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- tam-tam
- chime
- bell
- tamtam
- Chinese gong
- doorbell
- dinner gong
- sounding-board
- tympanum
- signal
- kettledrum
- carillon
- fire-alarm
- drum
- alarum
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verb
To make the sound of a gong.
American Heritage
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Origin of Gong
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From Malay gong
From Wiktionary
Malay
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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