tang
tang Lexical Profile
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• noun
A strong, sharp, and distinctive flavor or odor.
"The homemade lemonade had a refreshing citrus tang that balanced the sweetness perfectly."
The projecting part or shank of a tool, such as a knife, sword, or file, that connects to and is secured within a handle.
"The blacksmith carefully shaped the tang of the blade before fitting it into the carved wooden hilt."
Any of various marine surgeonfishes of the family Acanthuridae, primarily found in tropical coral reefs and noted for a scalpel-like spine at the base of the tail.
"While snorkeling along the coral reef, we spotted a bright blue tang grazing on the algae."
• verb
To furnish a tool or weapon with a tang.
"The bladesmith will tang the sword so that it fits securely into the customized handle."
To make a ringing, clanging, or twanging sound.
"The old grandfather clock began to tang loudly at the stroke of midnight."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'tange' (a sharp point, sting, or tongue of a snake), derived from Old Norse 'tangi' (point, projecting part, spit of land). The meaning shifted metaphorically over time to denote a sharp, pungent taste or flavor.
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