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Meaning oftangin English

tang

Pluraltangs

Definitions

Noun
1. a sharp aroma or flavor
  The sauce had a strong tang that complemented the dish.
2. an unpleasant taste; foreign to main object
  The metal tang on the backpack is used to attach accessories.
3. a sharp, distinct flavor; pungent taste
  The cheese has a tang that is both sharp and creamy.
4. a projecting part for securing objects
  The fish had a bitter tang that made it unpalatable.
5. a part inserted into a handle
  The knife has a tang that connects the blade to the handle.
6. the part of a blade attached to a handle; a metal projection
  The screwdriver has a tang that fits into the handle.
7. a projecting part securing an object to a handle
  The fisherman caught a tang while diving in the coral reef.
8. a type of saltwater fish (Acanthuridae family)
  The tool's tang is used to secure it to the workbench.
9. a flat, usually rectangular paddle (in games)
  The player used a tang to hit the ball in the game.
10. a sharp, unpleasant sound; a ringing tone
  The fire alarm let out a loud tang that woke up the whole neighborhood.
Verb
1. to strike metal objects loudly; signal to honeybees
  The blacksmith began to tang the metal, signaling to the other workers.
2. to produce a ringing sound; make a sharp noise
  The wind chime started to tang in the gentle breeze, producing a clear tone.

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