English noun: gong | |||
1. | gong (artifact) a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick | ||
Synonyms | tam-tam | ||
Broader (hypernym) | percussion instrument, percussive instrument | ||
2. | gong (artifact) a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | ||
Synonyms | bell, chime | ||
Broader (hypernym) | percussion instrument, percussive instrument | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | carillon, handbell | ||
English verb: gong | |||
1. | gong (perception) sound a gong | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||