— gonglike , adj.
/gawng, gong/ , n.
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. Brit. Slang. a medal or military decoration.
v.i.
5. to sound as a gong does; ring, chime, or reverberate.
[ 1800-10; ]