gond: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low / Obsolete / DialectalArchaic / Regional Dialect
Quick answer
What does “gond” mean?
a small crack or fissure in the ground, typically in dry earth.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
a small crack or fissure in the ground, typically in dry earth
in dialect use, can refer to a small ditch or drainage channel; in some regional contexts, a narrow, steep-sided ravine
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The word is not used in contemporary American English. Its historical/dialectal use is exclusively British.
Connotations
Rural, agricultural, pertaining to land drainage or soil condition.
Frequency
Extremely rare. If encountered, it is almost exclusively in British historical or dialectological contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “gond” in a Sentence
The [adjective] gond [verb phrase]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gond” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The clay soil gonded in the summer heat.
- He warned that the field would gond without irrigation.
American English
- Not applicable
adverb
British English
- Not applicable
American English
- Not applicable
adjective
British English
- The gond ground was difficult to plough.
- They avoided the gond part of the path.
American English
- Not applicable
Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
Found in historical geography or dialectology papers.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Possibly in very specific agricultural or geological history contexts.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gond”
- Using it in modern writing
- Assuming it is a common noun
- Confusing it with 'pond'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an archaic or dialectal word with very low frequency in modern English.
It is not recommended. Use more common synonyms like 'crack' or 'fissure' to ensure clarity and appropriate register.
The main risk is that you will not be understood, as the word is obsolete and unknown to most native speakers.
Historical/dialectal use suggests a verb 'to gond' meaning to crack or split open, but it is exceptionally rare.
a small crack or fissure in the ground, typically in dry earth.
Gond is usually archaic / regional dialect in register.
Gond: in British English it is pronounced /ɡɒnd/, and in American English it is pronounced Not applicable. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a GONe Drain (GOND) in the dry ground.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE LAND IS A BODY (with cracks/wounds)
Practice
Quiz
In which context are you most likely to encounter the word 'gond'?