[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. |
