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 | ||