Word: tangs
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
- Small, sharp-pointed projecting part or prong, especially of a tool or weapon.
- A strong taste, flavor, or smell.
- A fish of the surgeonfish family, typically brightly colored and with one or more sharp spines on the tail.
3. Pronunciations:
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "tangs" originated from the Middle English word "tange" which means "tooth". Its usage as a noun is recorded in the 16th century. The word is commonly used in the context of tools, weapons, and flavors.
5. Synonyms:
- Prongs
- Spines
- Flavor
- Taste
6. Related Words:
- Tangs
- Stang
- Gangs
- Bangs
- Rangs
7. Example Sentences:
- The knife has sharp tangs for cutting meat.
- The dish has a tang of lemon and ginger.
- The diver was stung by a tang while exploring the coral reef.