"Tangs" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tangs" Meaning

The word "tangs" can refer to several things depending on the context:

1. Tangs (fish): Tangs are a family of fish, commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region, belonging to the surgeonfish genus (Ctenochaetus) or the tang surgeonfish and unicornfish genus (Naso). They are characterized by their long, pointed snouts and are popular aquarium fish.

2. Tangs (Swahili people): In East Africa, particularly in Kenya, "tang" is a term used as a diminutive for the Swahili people, who are an ethnic group originating in the region.

3. Other meanings: In some contexts, "tangs" might also refer to tangs, which are long, narrow projections, particularly in ancient Chinese booties or jingongao, or tangs in bowls of noodles in some Asian cuisines.

"Tangs" Examples

Tangs usage examples

Noun

The tang of the screw was worn out, making it hard to remove the lid.
She bought some fresh tang from the market to make a salad.
The tang of the citrus fruit was too sour for his taste.

Verb

The saw glided smoothly across the wood, forcing a tang into the surface.
If you don't align the tang with the hole, the attachment won't fit.

[Edit: Also, I found another usage as an alternative name]

History/ Person

Shō Sadatsugu (1516–1594) was a Japanese swordsman also known as Hōzō Tan gō.