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gong in Portuguese

gong in Portuguese is gongo — gong means a large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.

gong in Portuguese

gongo
noun
(musical instruments) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer.

What does "gong" mean?

  1. noun A large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.
    "The monastery rang a gong to signal the start of meditation."
  2. noun British slang for a medal or award.
    "He picked up another gong at the awards ceremony this year."
  3. verb To signal someone to stop, especially a contestant in a talent show, by striking a gong.
    "The judges gonged the act off the stage after ten seconds."
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gong in a sentence

  • The monastery rang a gong to signal the start of meditation.
  • He picked up another gong at the awards ceremony this year.
  • The judges gonged the act off the stage after ten seconds.

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What is "gong" in Portuguese?

"gong" in Portuguese is gongo. gong means: A large metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet.

How do you use "gong" in a sentence?

Example: "The monastery rang a gong to signal the start of meditation." In Portuguese, "gong" is gongo.

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