[gawng, gong] 
| 1. | a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head. |
| 2. | a shallow bell sounded by a hammer operated electrically or mechanically: The fire-alarm system will automatically sound the gong. |
| 3. | (in a clock or watch) a rod or wire, either straight or bent into a spiral, on which the time is struck. |
| 4. | British Slang. a medal or military decoration. |
| 5. | to sound as a gong does; ring, chime, or reverberate. |
| gong (gông, gŏng) n.
To make the sound of a gong. [Malay.] |
gong
a circular metal plate-like percussion instrument, usually having a turned-down rim. In most forms it is struck in the centre with a felt- or leather-covered beater, producing a sound of either definite or indefinite pitch. Its vibrations issue from the centre, in contrast to bells, which vibrate principally at the rim. Gongs may have shallow or deep rims (kettle gongs) and may be bossed (knobbed in the centre) or unbossed. Rimless gongs occur occasionally.
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