tang
US /tæŋ/
UK /tæŋ/

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espiga, haste
the part of a tool, such as a knife, chisel, or file, that extends into the handle
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The knife's blade was firmly attached to the handle by its tang.
A lâmina da faca estava firmemente presa ao cabo pela sua espiga.
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He checked the tang of the chisel to ensure it was properly seated in the handle.
Ele verificou a espiga do cinzel para garantir que estava bem encaixada no cabo.