gon

/ɡɑn/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of measurement for length, equal to 1/4 inch, used in measuring the size of gems or pearls.

“The jeweler used a gon to measure the diameter of the diamond.”

2. verb

to go or move in a specified direction.

“The bird gon south for the winter.”

Synonyms

  • inch
  • unit

Antonyms

  • kilometer
  • meter