gong

• Instrument de percussion constitué d'un grand disque métallique plat et rond, que l'on frappe avec une mailloche pour produire un son résonnant.

A noun referring to a percussion instrument consisting of a large, flat, circular metal disc that is struck with a mallet to produce a resonant sound.

1. Musical instrumentB1formal

   A large, flat, circular metal disc that produces a resonant sound when struck with a mallet.

   gong (instrument de musique)

   • The monk struck the gong to signal the start of meditation.
   • The orchestra used a large gong for dramatic effect.
   • The sound of the gong echoed through the temple.

   Synonymestam-tam

2. B1informalbritish

   A device used to produce a loud sound as a signal or alarm.

   gong (signal ou alarme)

   • The gong rang to announce dinner was ready.
   • The factory gong signaled the end of the shift.
   • He hit the gong to call everyone to the meeting.

   Synonymesalarmbellsignalwarning bell

3. Award or honorC1informalbritish

   A medal or trophy, especially in British slang.

   Médaille ou trophée (familier britannique)

   • He won a gong for his bravery in the war.
   • The actor received a gong at the awards ceremony.
   • She was proud to bring home a gong from the competition.

   Synonymesawarddecorationhonormedaltrophy

• Verbe signifiant émettre un son résonnant, semblable à celui d'un gong, ou signaler ou convoquer au moyen d'un gong.

A verb meaning to make a resonant sound like that of a gong, or to signal or summon using a gong.

1. To sound a gongB2formal

   To strike a gong to produce a deep, resonant sound, often as a signal or announcement.

   sonner un gong

   • The butler gonged to announce dinner was served.
   • The referee gonged to start the final round of the match.
   • The temple priest gonged three times to begin the ceremony.

   Synonymesbongchimeringsoundstriketoll

2. To award a medal or honorC1informalbritish

   To confer a medal, award, or honor upon someone, especially in a ceremonial context.

   Décerner une médaille ou un honneur

   • The queen gonged the scientist for his groundbreaking research.
   • The committee gonged the veteran for his bravery in battle.
   • He was gonged for his contributions to the arts.

   Synonymesawardconferdecoratehonormedal

   Antonymesreward