tang
1 (tăng)
[Middle English tange, of Scandinavian originOld Norse tangi, point, sting.]
noun
- A distinctively sharp taste, flavor, or odor, as that of orange juice. See synonyms at taste
- A distinctive quality that adds piquancy.
- A trace, hint, or smattering.
- A sharp point, tongue, or prong.
- A projection by which a tool, such as a chisel or knife, is attached to its handle or stock. Also called shank
- A surgeonfish.
transitive verb: tanged, tang·ing, tangs.
- To furnish with a tang.
- To give a tang to.
derivatives
- tanǵi·ness
- noun
- tanǵy
- adjective
tang
2 (tăng)
[Imitative.]
noun
- A loud ringing sound; a twang.
intr. & tr.v.: tanged, tang·ing, tangs.
- To twang or cause to twang; ring.
Tang
(täng)
- A Chinese dynasty (618–907) that was known for its wealth and its encouragement of the arts and literature.
