tang chisel
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tang — tang1 [taŋ] n. [ME tange < ON tangi, a sting, point, dagger, nasalized form of base seen in TACK] 1. a projecting point or prong on a chisel, file, knife, etc., that fits into a handle, shaft, etc. 2. a strong and penetrating taste or odor 3.… … English World dictionary
tang´er — tang1 «tang», noun, verb. –n. 1. a strong taste or flavor, often an aftertaste: »the tang of mustard. SYNONYM(S): pungency. 2. a disagreeable taste absorbed from something else: »a strong tang of onion in the butter. 3. the distinctive quality of … Useful english dictionary
tang — tang1 /tang/, n. 1. a strong taste or flavor. 2. the distinctive flavor or quality of a thing. 3. a pungent or distinctive odor. 4. a touch or suggestion of something; slight trace. 5. a long and slender projecting strip, tongue, or prong forming … Universalium
tang — I. /tæŋ / (say tang) noun 1. a strong taste or flavour. 2. the distinctive flavour or quality of a thing. 3. a pungent or distinctive smell. 4. a smack, touch, or suggestion of something. 5. a long and slender projecting strip, tongue, or prong… …
tang — I [[t]tæŋ[/t]] n. 1) a strong taste or flavor 2) a pungent or distinctive odor 3) the distinctive character of a thing 4) a suggestion of something; trace; hint 5) bui a slender projection from an object, as a chisel or knife, serving as… … From formal English to slang
socket chisel — noun : a chisel that has a tapering hollow tang to receive a handle see chisel illustration * * * socket chisel noun A robust chisel with a socketed metal shaft into which the wooden handle is fitted • • • Main Entry: ↑socket * * * socket chisel … Useful english dictionary
Firmer-chisel — Firm er chis el, n. A chisel, thin in proportion to its width. It has a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it. Knight. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
firmer chisel — /ˈfɜmə tʃɪzəl/ (say fermuh chizuhl) noun a carpenter s chisel with a blade thin in proportion to its width, fixed to the handle by a tang, usually pushed by the hand and not driven with a mallet. {firmer, from French fermoir, blend of formoir… …
hand tool — any tool or implement designed for manual operation. * * * Introduction any of the implements used by craftsmen in manual operations, such as chopping, chiseling, sawing, filing, or forging. Complementary tools, often needed as auxiliaries to… … Universalium
arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… … Universalium
