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gross ton vs. net ton

[grohs tuhn] / ˈgroʊs ˈtʌn /

noun

  1. Chiefly British. a long ton. ton11

  2. Also called gross register tonNautical. gross tonnage

[net tuhn] / ˈnɛt ˈtʌn /

noun

  1. Also called net register tonNautical. one gross ton registered as taxable.

  2. ton11