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tanged

/tæŋd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    A tanged object refers to one that has a projecting point or blade at one end, as a spear or a sword.

    - "The warrior wielded a tanged sword in battle."
    - "The fisherman used a tanged harpoon to catch the fish."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with tanged
danged , ranged , strangled
Variants
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tang , tanged , tangs , tanging
Etymology
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From Old English tangian, meaning 'to prick, pierce'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'tanged' is also used in the field of geology to describe rocks with sharp, pointed edges.

  2. In ancient times, tanged weapons were often used in hunting and warfare.


Related Concepts
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  1. pointed object: A tanged object is a type of pointed object, which can be a weapon, a tool, or any other object with a sharp point.

  2. spear: A spear is a type of tanged weapon, typically used for thrusting or javelin-throwing.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'tanged' is often used to describe weapons or tools with sharp points. In art, tanged objects have been depicted in various forms, including sculptures and paintings. In music, the term may be used metaphorically to describe a sharp or pointed sound.

How to Memorize "tanged"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a spear or a sword with a projecting point at one end to remember the meaning of 'tanged'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tanged' with sharp or pointed objects to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tangled in Tang' to remember that 'tanged' refers to a pointed object.


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