Definition of "tang"
- noun
Tongue.
A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
A strong or offensive taste; especially, a taste of something extraneous to the thing itself; as, wine or cider has a tang of the cask.
A sharp, specific flavor or tinge.
A projecting part of an object by means of which it is secured to a handle, or to some other part; anything resembling a tongue in form or position.
The part of a knife, fork, file, or other small instrument, which is inserted into the handle.
The part of a sword blade to which the handle is fastened.
The tongue of a buckle.
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