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gong

UK
/ɡɒŋ/
US
/ɡɔŋ/

Translations

gongnoun
gongs
pl
UK
/ɡɒŋ/
US
/ɡɔŋ/
The orchestra included a large gong that added a dramatic effect to the symphony.
L’orchestre comprenait un grand gong qui ajoutait un effet dramatique à la symphonie.
Additional translations
décorationFamilier, pour une récompense ou une distinction.
Synonyms
chime
bell
instrument
signal
clang
toll
gongverb
gonged
Past Simple
gonged
Past Participle
gonging
Gerund
UK
/ɡɒŋ/
US
/ɡɑːŋ/
frapperEn parlant d’un gong.
The musician gonged the instrument to signal the start of the ceremony.
Le musicien a frappé le gong pour signaler le début de la cérémonie.
Additional translations
éliminerContexte de spectacle ou de concours, quand le gong met fin à la prestation.
Synonyms
resound
clang
peal
toll
chime
ring
sound
beat
hit
strike
gongadjective
more gong
Comp.
most gong
Super.
Used attributively before a noun to describe something related to or resembling a gong.
retentissantSe dit d’un son profond et résonnant, comme celui d’un gong.
The bell produced a gong sound that echoed through the hall.
La cloche produisait un son retentissant qui résonnait dans toute la salle.

Definitions

gongnoun
A metal disc with a turned rim, producing a resonant sound when struck with a padded mallet, used in musical performances and ceremonies.
The orchestra included a large gong that added a dramatic effect to the symphony.
A medal or award, often used informally.
He was thrilled to receive a gong for his outstanding performance in the competition.
gongverb
To make a sound by striking a gong.
The musician gonged the instrument to signal the start of the ceremony.
To dismiss, reject, or stop a performer or act by sounding a gong.
The contestant was gonged after only one minute on stage.
gongadjective
Relating to or resembling a gong; having a deep, resonant quality.
The bell produced a gong sound that echoed through the hall.
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