gross ton

noun

Chiefly British. a long ton. See under ton1(def 1).
Also called gross register ton. Nautical. See under gross tonnage.

Words nearby gross ton

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Definition for gross ton (2 of 2)

gross tonnage

noun Nautical.

the total volume of a vessel, expressed in units of 100 cubic feet (gross ton), with certain open structures, deckhouses, tanks, etc., exempted.
Also called gross register tonnage.

British Dictionary definitions for gross ton

gross ton

noun

a long ton See ton 1 (def. 1)