Collins English-English Dictionary

gold [gəυld]

1. 1. n a dense inert bright yellow element that is the most malleable and ductile metal, occurring in rocks and alluvial deposits: used as a monetary standard and in jewellery, dentistry, and plating. The radioisotope gold-198 (radiogold), with a half-life of 2.69 days, is used in radiotherapy. Symbol: Au; atomic no: 79; atomic wt: 196.96654; valency: 1 or 3; relative density: 19.3; melting pt: 1064.43°C; boiling pt: 2857°C

2. 2. n (as modifier)

   a gold mine

3. 3. n a coin or coins made of this metal

4. 4. n money; wealth

5. 5. n something precious, beautiful, etc, such as a noble nature (esp in the phrase heart of gold)

6. 6. n a deep yellow colour, sometimes with a brownish tinge

7. 7. n (as adjective)

   a gold carpet

8. 8. n [archery] the bull's eye of a target, scoring nine points

9. 9. n short for gold medal

10. 10. n [Etymology] Old English gold; related to Old Norse gull, Gothic gulth, Old High German gold