ton

• Substantiv, das eine Gewichtseinheit bezeichnet, entweder 2000 Pfund (short ton) oder 1000 Kilogramm (metrische Tonne), oder auch eine große Menge von etwas.

A noun referring to a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (short ton) or 1,000 kilograms (metric ton), or a large amount or quantity of something.

1. A2formal

   A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (short ton) or 1,000 kilograms (metric ton).

   Tonne

   • The truck can carry up to five tons of cargo.
   • A ton of coal was delivered to the factory.
   • The bridge is designed to support 20 tons.

2. A2informal

   A very large amount or quantity of something.

   große Menge

   • I have a ton of homework to do tonight.
   • She bought a ton of groceries for the party.
   • He has tons of friends on social media.

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