tang

¹tang

noun \ˈtaŋ\

Definition of TANG

1

: a projecting shank, prong, fang, or tongue (as on a knife, file, or sword) to connect with the handle

2

a : a sharp distinctive often lingering flavor b : a pungent odor c : something having the effect of a tang (as in stimulation of the senses) <the tang of the autumn air> <add tang to your writing>

3

a : a faint suggestion : trace <my comment held a tang of sarcasm> b : a distinguishing characteristic that sets apart or gives a special individuality

4

: any of various surgeonfishes — compare blue tang

— tanged \ˈtaŋd\ adjective

Origin of TANG

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tangi point of land, tang

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Hardware Terms

adze, auger, awl, chock, ferrule, punch

Rhymes with TANG

bang, bhang, clang, dang, fang, Fang, gang, gangue, hang, pang, prang, slang, spang, sprang, stang, twang, whang, yang