Ton
noun
A measurement of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 907.18 kilograms.
The truck could carry up to three tons of cargo.
Often appears as...
- metric ton
- ton of weight
noun
A huge amount or large quantity of something.
He caught a ton of fish today.
Often appears as...
- ton of work
- ton of money
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In the UK, a speed of 100 miles per hour.
The car was speeding along at a ton.
Often appears as...
- doing a ton
- hit a ton
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In cricket, a player's individual score of 100 runs.
The batsman made a ton in yesterday's match.
Often appears as...
- score a ton
- make a ton
Usage tips
Informal
noun
In Britain, 100 pounds sterling.
That car must have cost a ton.
Often appears as...
- cost a ton
- worth a ton
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A measurement of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 907.18 kilograms.
The truck could carry up to three tons of cargo.
Often appears as...
- metric ton
- ton of weight
noun
A huge amount or large quantity of something.
He caught a ton of fish today.
Often appears as...
- ton of work
- ton of money
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In the UK, a speed of 100 miles per hour.
The car was speeding along at a ton.
Often appears as...
- doing a ton
- hit a ton
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In cricket, a player's individual score of 100 runs.
The batsman made a ton in yesterday's match.
Often appears as...
- score a ton
- make a ton
Usage tips
Informal
noun
In Britain, 100 pounds sterling.
That car must have cost a ton.
Often appears as...
- cost a ton
- worth a ton
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2US Standard
In the US, 'ton' typically means the short ton of 2000 pounds.
The bridge's weight limit is 10 tons.
Pro Tip 2/2Imperial vs Metric
'Ton' can refer to the imperial (long) ton or the metric tonne, which differ slightly in weight.
Imported goods are measured in metric tonnes.
Pro Tip 1/2US Standard
In the US, 'ton' typically means the short ton of 2000 pounds.
The bridge's weight limit is 10 tons.
Pro Tip 2/2Imperial vs Metric
'Ton' can refer to the imperial (long) ton or the metric tonne, which differ slightly in weight.
Imported goods are measured in metric tonnes.
Pro Tip 1/2US Standard
In the US, 'ton' typically means the short ton of 2000 pounds.
The bridge's weight limit is 10 tons.
Pro Tip 2/2Imperial vs Metric
'Ton' can refer to the imperial (long) ton or the metric tonne, which differ slightly in weight.
Imported goods are measured in metric tonnes.
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neutral that scent that scent that signal I said that in my book we should have a carbon tax than the cost of co2 which we estimating is about $5 per ton globally but what we have to remember is that's not going to solve the problem it's in economically efficient but there are two things wrong with it first it's not going to solve the problem it's
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The wacky history of...
is said to have come up with the first compound microscope, along with the first telescope. Both claims are often disputed, as apparently he wasn't the only bored guy with a ton of glass lenses to play with at the time. Despite this, the microscope soon became a hot item
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Hyeonseo Lee: My escape...
and asked me tons of questions. I was so scared. I thought my heart was going to explode. If anything seemed unnatural, I could be imprisoned and repatriated. I thought my life was over. But I managed to control all the emotions inside me,
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240 Tons of Bats PIPE...
insects say about a quarter of a million tons in a single night that's make up a quarter of all mammal species and yet their numbers are declining but there are vital thread in the tapestry of life and besides that
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Just How BIG are...
The largest can be six metres long and a whopping four tons. I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long exhausted from his shrim the bear must regain his strength
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Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...
There will be no easy meals on this island. Walruses are the largest seals in the world. They weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long.
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Top 5 David Attenborough...
seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long exhausted from his friend the bear must regain his strength
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a meter long exhausted from his swim the bear must regain his strength
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Top 5 Nail-Biting...
her three ton bulk for her being right under mum is the safest place in the world
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Economics of climate...
neutral that scent that scent that signal I said that in my book we should have a carbon tax than the cost of co2 which we estimating is about $5 per ton globally but what we have to remember is that's not going to solve the problem it's in economically efficient but there are two things wrong with it first it's not going to solve the problem it's
Video examples
The wacky history of...
is said to have come up with the first compound microscope, along with the first telescope. Both claims are often disputed, as apparently he wasn't the only bored guy with a ton of glass lenses to play with at the time. Despite this, the microscope soon became a hot item
Video examples
Hyeonseo Lee: My escape...
and asked me tons of questions. I was so scared. I thought my heart was going to explode. If anything seemed unnatural, I could be imprisoned and repatriated. I thought my life was over. But I managed to control all the emotions inside me,
Video examples
240 Tons of Bats PIPE...
insects say about a quarter of a million tons in a single night that's make up a quarter of all mammal species and yet their numbers are declining but there are vital thread in the tapestry of life and besides that
Video examples
Just How BIG are...
The largest can be six metres long and a whopping four tons. I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space.
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long exhausted from his shrim the bear must regain his strength
Video examples
Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...
There will be no easy meals on this island. Walruses are the largest seals in the world. They weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long.
Video examples
Top 5 David Attenborough...
seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long exhausted from his friend the bear must regain his strength
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a meter long exhausted from his swim the bear must regain his strength
Video examples
Top 5 Nail-Biting...
her three ton bulk for her being right under mum is the safest place in the world
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American Playwright
One thing I tend to do is ask actors tons and tons of questions to try to get at what they're thinking but also to expose to them whatever box they've placed their characters in - to blow up that box so the journey can begin.
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Irish Celebrity
Forty freaked me out. I didn't see it coming. My life was in a state of chaos - I was moving jobs and moving house - and it just hit me like a ton of bricks.
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There are tons of really good writers out there, but for one reason or another, they just have not had the support that allowed them to build audiences.
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American Businessman
My goal wasn't to make a ton of money. It was to build good computers. I only started the company when I realized I could be an engineer forever.
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