ton
Cross references:
1. measure
1. ton \'t*n\ n or tons also ton [ME tunne unit of weight or capacity -
more at TUN] pl 1: any of various units of weight : 1b: METRIC TON 2a: a
unit of internal capacity for ships equal to 100 cubic feet 2b: a unit
approximately equal to the volume of a long ton weight of seawat er used in
reckoning the displacement of ships and equal to 35 cubic feet 2c: a unit
of volume for cargo freight usu. reckoned at 40 cubic feet 3: a great
quantity : LOT - used chiefly in pl.
2. ton \'to-n\ n [F, lit., tone, fr. L tonus] 1: the prevailing fashion :
VOGUE 2: SMARTNESS, STYLE