Ton Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Ton? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words starting with Ton, Words ending with Ton, Example sentences, How to pronounce? Related sentences, Antonyms, Derivations, Synonyms and more...

Word: Ton

How to pronounce: tʌn

Noun

Definitions:

1. A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds avoirdupois (907.19 kg).A unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds avoirdupois (1016.05 kg).A unit of measurement of a ship's weight representing the weight of water it displaces, equal to 2,240 pounds or 35 cubic feet (0.99 cu m).A unit of weight or volume of sea cargo, equal to a metric ton (1,000 kg) or 40 cubic feet.

Example sentences: "Units exported or imported were reported only in pounds, gallons, bales, bushels, short tons, dozens, bags, crates and bunches, etc., depending on the commodity."

2. A unit of gross internal capacity, equal to 100 cubic feet (2.83 cu. m).An equivalent unit of net internal capacity.A unit of refrigerating power able to freeze 2,000 pounds of water at 0°C in 24 hours.A measure of capacity for various materials, especially 40 cubic feet of timber.

Example sentences: "Another mouse click brings up a table listing each individual bunker's location, its area in square feet, and its sand capacity in cubic feet, cubic yards and tons."

3. A large number or amount.

Noun

Definitions:

1. Fashionable style or distinction.

Example sentences: "Riches and fame were no guarantee of a ticket—one had to have ton"

Synonyms:

metric ton

barrel

heap

pile

loads

lot