Synonyms for gong


Grammar : Noun
Spell : gawng, gong
Phonetic Transcription : gɔŋ, gɒŋ


Définition of gong

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Malay gong, probably imitative of its sound when struck. As a verb from 1903.
  • noun tocsin
Example sentences :
  • The sound of a gong within the house floated through the still June air.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • The sound of the gong, seconded by the electrifying and resonant "Aboard!"
  • Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various
  • Unfortunately the gong was inexpressive of the mood of the person who beat upon it.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • Sandy promised; and then the gong rang and the boys and girls hurried into the school.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • The performance was hardly completed when the gong rang for supper.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • From below came the clanging of Gaskin's gong announcing dinner.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • Then the priests strike the gong and beat the drum and read from the holy books.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • But on the fast new liners this pacer was replaced by a gong.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • Down at its bottom men shoveling coal to the clang of its gong.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • Good-night, señor, you can strike the gong when you wish for a servant and a light.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 » by Various

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