tonne

English

/tʌn/, /tɒn/

noun
Definitions
  • A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. Symbol: t
  • (colloquial) A score of 100.

Etymology

Borrowed from French tonne (ton, metric ton).

Origin

French

tonne

Gloss

ton, metric ton

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