Gross

Definitions

1. Twelve dozen = 144.
   countable, uncountable
2. A surname from Middle English, originally a nickname for a big man, from Middle English gros (“large”).
3. The total amount (of goods, money, etc) before taxes, expenses, exceptions, tares, or similar deductions are subtracted.
   countable, uncountable
4. A village in Nebraska, having a population of two as of 2010.
5. The bulk; the mass.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“We need⟳ to order⟳ three gross of torx screws for next week.”

“This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies, in today for Terry Gross.”

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