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Tangondersteuning

Tangondersteuning is a Dutch term that does not have a single, universally accepted definition. The word is a compound of tang (which can refer to tangent, a blade tang, or a tool component in different contexts) and ondersteuning (support). Because there is no standardized meaning, its interpretation varies by discipline and text.

In mathematics and geometry, tangondersteuning may be used informally to describe a tangent-based form of support:

In mechanical engineering or product design, tangondersteuning can refer to a physical component that stabilizes or

In other contexts, tangondersteuning may appear as jargon, a neologism, or a regional usage. When encountered,

See also: tangent, tangent line, tangent plane, supporting line, blade tang, tool tang.

a
line
or
plane
that
touches
a
curve
or
convex
set
at
a
point
and
lies
entirely
on
one
side
of
it.
In
formal
terminology,
the
conventional
phrases
are
tangent
line,
tangent
plane,
or
supporting
line/plane.
anchors
a
tang-related
element
within
an
assembly.
For
example,
it
might
denote
a
part
that
supports
the
tang
of
a
blade
or
the
contact
point
of
a
tool
during
operation.
The
exact
function
depends
on
the
specific
design
and
industry.
it
is
advisable
to
consult
the
surrounding
text
or
the
author’s
glossary
to
determine
the
intended
meaning.