Meaning of the word tun in English

What does tun mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tun

US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/

Noun

1.

a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (about 907 kg) in the US, and 2,240 pounds (about 1,016 kg) in the UK

Example:
The truck can carry up to ten tons of cargo.
We ordered a whole ton of sand for the construction.
2.

a large amount of something

Example:
I have a ton of work to do before the deadline.
Thanks a ton for your help!