ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a unit of torque equal to that of a gram weight acting on a lever arm one centimeter long
2. : a unit of work in the cgs system equal to the work done in raising a weight of one gram against the force of gravity to a height of one centimeter