Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tonn
noun
/tɒn/
Definition
A unit of measure for weight, equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
Examples
- The cargo ship can carry up to 10,000 tonn of goods.
- They weighed the shipment and found it to be 5 tonn.
Meaning
Tonn is commonly used in measuring mass, especially in shipping and freight industries.
Synonyms
- ton
- metric ton
- kiloton
