gross ton

[ grohs tuhn ]

noun

1. Chiefly British. a long ton. ton11
2. Also called gross register ton. Nautical. gross tonnage

gross ton

noun

1. a long ton See ton 1

Example Sentences

It barred inbound transit of 500 gross tons and greater vessels at all four.

From Reuters

The Coast Guard had jurisdiction over vessels weighing over 700 gross tons.

From Washington Post

Both bridges will continue to open “on call” for commercial vessels in excess of 100 gross tons.

From Washington Times

No vessels heavier than 2,000 gross tons were permitted to move within The Port of Virginia without permission from the port’s captain.

From Seattle Times

Officials say that while the ports and facilities currently remain open to all commercial traffic, all oceangoing vessels and barges greater than 500 gross tons “should make plans for departing the port.”

From Washington Times