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Gong has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

"The school bell rang out as a sharp, resonant gong when the custodian struck it with his soft-headed mallet to signal lunchtime."

2

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

"The conductor raised his baton to signal the timpanist, who then struck the gong with a heavy mallet to create a dramatic, resonant boom at the end of the symphony."

3

A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.

"After years of meditation, the monk finally tapped into his inner gong, unleashing a wave of power that far surpassed mere qi to shatter the stone walls before him."

4

An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

5

A kind of cultivation energy, more powerful than qi.

In plain English: Gong is a refined and potent form of inner power developed through intense training.

"The martial artist's gong surged as he prepared to deflect the attack."

Verb
1

sound a gong

"The monk struck the bronze disc to signal the start of meditation."

2

To make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.

"The drummer struck the metal disc, and its deep boom echoed through the courtyard as he gonged the signal for dinner."

In plain English: To gong means to hit a large metal disc to create a loud, resonant sound.

"The monk began the ceremony by gonging loudly three times."

Proper Noun
1

Wollongong.

"While I was born in Sydney, my family has deep roots in Wollongong."

Example Sentences
"The martial artist's gong surged as he prepared to deflect the attack." noun
"The chef hit the gong to signal that dinner was ready for all the guests." noun
"During the New Year celebration, everyone gathered around the massive bronze gong to make their wishes come true." noun
"A loud gong echoed through the temple courtyard as monks began their morning chanting session." noun
"The monk began the ceremony by gonging loudly three times." verb
See Also
bell disk kkwaenggwari kulintang cultivate metal yunluo gamelan
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
percussion instrument sound
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
carillon handbell
Rhyming Words
ong bong nong wong rong jong song hong long dong tong fong mong cong pong vong zong yong kong koong
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