noun erg A unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one dyne when its point of application moves one centimeter in the direction of action of the force. 1
noun erg 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. 0
noun erg (geomorphology) A large desert region of sand dunes with little or no vegetation, especially in the Sahara. 0
noun erg the cgs unit of work or energy. 1 erg is equivalent to 10–7 joule 0
noun erg an area of shifting sand dunes in a desert, esp the Sahara 0
noun erg the basic unit of energy or work in the CGS system, equal to the amount of work done by a force of one dyne acting through a distance of one centimeter (10-7 joule) 0
noun erg a vast desert area of deep, rolling sand dunes 0
