erg

Meanings

Noun

• The 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.
• A large desert region of sand dunes with little or no vegetation, especially in the Sahara.
• An ergometer.

Verb

• To use an ergometer.

Origin

• From Ancient Greek ἔργον ("work").
• From French erg, from Algerian Arabic عِرْگ, corresponding to Modern Standard Arabic عِرْق.
• Shortening.