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Naut.
the total volume of a vessel, expressed in units of 100 cubic feet (gross ton), with certain open structures, deckhouses, tanks, etc., exempted. Also called gross register tonnage.
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gross tonnage
The total space capable of carrying cargo in a ship, measured in register tons
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Main Entry: ↑tonnage
Useful english dictionary. 2012.