English Dictionary
Definition of “tang”
tang (tæŋ
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Definitions
noun
- a strong taste or flavour ⇒
the tang of the sea
- a pungent or characteristic smell ⇒
the tang of peat fires
- a trace, touch, or hint of something ⇒
a tang of cloves in the apple pie
- the pointed end of a tool, such as a chisel, file, knife, etc, which is fitted into a handle, shaft, or stock
Word Origin
C14: from Old Norse tangi point; related to Danish tange point, spit
Synonyms
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taste,
bite,
flavour,
edge,
relish,
smack,
savour,
zest,
sharpness,
piquancy,
spiciness,
zestiness
Tang (tæŋ)
Definitions
noun
- the imperial dynasty of China from 618–907 ad
Usage examples
He took a deep breath, noticing the citrus tang of her perfume overlaying the more human scent of her naked flesh.
Val McDermid, THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)Which is why when Gurinder Chadha makes a film, the cross-cultural strain wafts up with a decisive tang.
India Today (2002)Each tender crisp ring is perfectly cooked and the lemon/ Pommery mustard vinaigrette adds tang.
Toronto Sun (2003)In the old days these clubs scarcely needed league points at stake to sharpen the tang of ancient rivalry.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)In all that he wrote, there is the tang of the open air and nothing at all of the study.
Brian Thompson, DEVASTATING EDEN: The Search for Utopia in America (2004)
