Definition Synonyms
Definition of tang - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
tastesharp or strong taste or smell
- The cheese had a tang that lingered.
2.
suggestionhint or trace of something
- There was a tang of nostalgia in the air.
3.
toolsTECH. part of a tool or weapon connecting to a handleTECH.
- The tang of the knife was securely fastened.
4.
marine lifeTECH. type of saltwater fishTECH.
- We saw a tang swimming near the coral.
5.
marine biologyTECH. type of seaweedTECH.
- The beach was covered in tang after the storm.
Images of tang
part of a tool or weapon connecting to a handle 
type of saltwater fish 
type of seaweed
Origin of tang
Old Norse, tangi (point) + -
Terms with tang included in their meaning
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secured
having a tang for securing
Examples of tang in a sentence
A tang of vinegar filled the air. The wine had a tang of citrus. There was a tang of excitement in the air. The tang of the sword was crafted with precision. He checked the tang of the chisel before starting work. The tang is a popular fish in aquariums.
Divers often spot a tang in tropical waters. Divers found tang clinging to the rocks underwater. The aquarium displayed various types of tang.
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- French:goût piquant, soupçon de, ...
- German:herber Geschmack, Hauch, ...
- Italian:sapore pungente, sapore, ...
- Spanish:sabor, rastro, ...
- Portuguese:sabor, traço, ...
- Chinese:强烈味, 气息, ...
- Japanese:鋭い味, 気配, ...
- Arabic:نَكهة لاذِعة, أَثَر, ...
- Hebrew:חֲרִיפוּת, רֶמֶז, ...
- Russian:острый привкус, намек, ...
- Ukrainian:різкий смак, натяк, ...
- Hindi:तीखापन, आभास, ...
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