erg

¹

[ urg ]

noun

, Physics.

1. the centimeter-gram-second unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one dyne when its point of application moves through a distance of one centimeter in the direction of the force; 10− 7 joule.

erg

²

[ erg ]

noun

, Geology.

1. a vast area covered with sand and shifting dunes, as parts of the Sahara Desert.

ERG

³

abbreviation for

1. electroretinogram.

erg

¹

/ ɜːɡ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for ergometer

erg

²

/ ɜːɡ /

noun

1. the cgs unit of work or energy. 1 erg is equivalent to 10 ^–7joule

erg

³

/ ɜːɡ /

noun

1. an area of shifting sand dunes in a desert, esp the Sahara

erg

¹

/ ûrg /

1. The unit of energy or work in the centimeter-gram-second system, equal to the force of one dyne over a distance of one centimeter. This unit has been mostly replaced by the joule.

erg

²

/ ûrg /

1. An extensive area of desert covered with shifting sand dunes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of erg¹

1870–75; < Greek érgon work

Origin of erg²

1870–75; < French < Arabic ʾirq

Word History and Origins

Origin of erg¹

C19: from Greek ergon work

Origin of erg²

C19: from Arabic `irj

Example Sentences

Eventually, she was relegated to practicing in a storage closet in the Whitman gym, where she and other injured rowers used erg machines and stationary bikes.

From Washington Post

The nine new rowers joined the team the week before Thanksgiving, and were taught how to use the ergs.

From Seattle Times

Rest assured that neither a penny of my money nor an erg of my energy will be going to the Warren campaign.

From Washington Post

Any idiot can go on an erg machine.

From The Guardian

Excelling on the erg requires great strength, fitness, coordination and determination, and size is also an advantage, Van Dorp said.

From Seattle Times