erg meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

erg

noun

UK /ɜːɡ/ · US /ɝɡ/

Etymology From Ancient Greek ἔργον (érgon, “work”). Doublet of ergon and work.

A unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a force of one dyne applied through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10⁻⁷ joules.

Derived terms: atomerg, ergmeter, foe, kiloerg, megaerg, megerg, megalerg, microerg

verb

Etymology Shortening.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Rowing, Sports Slang To use an ergometer.

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What I mean to sy is, the exercise is helping. Although I'm not sure how you erg properly at this stage, Pulling into the sternum would be problematic.2022, Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry, page 187:

noun

Etymology From French erg, from Algerian Arabic, from Arabic عِرْق (ʕirq).

Geography, Geology, Geomorphology, Natural sciences A large desert region of sand dunes with little or no vegetation, especially in the Sahara.

noun

Etymology Shortening.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Rowing, Sports Slang An ergometer.

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