/ gɒŋ; NAmE gɔːŋ; gɑːŋ/ noun
1.
a round piece of metal that hangs in a frame and makes a loud deep sound when it is hit with a stick. Gongs are used as musical instruments or to give signals, for example that a meal is ready.
2.
( BrE , informal ) an award or medal given to sb for the work they have done
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WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: from Malay gong , gung , of imitative origin.