Erg
WordNet

noun


(1)   A cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
WiktionaryText

Noun



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

Etymology 2


From French erg, from Maghrebi Arabic (‘erg), corresponding to Standard Arabic (‘irq).

Noun



  1. A large desert region of sand dunes, especially in the Sahara.


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Adverb


erg
  1. very
    Het appartement was erg klein.
    The apartment was very small.


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