Tongue — synonyms, definition

1. tongue (Noun)

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tongue (Noun) — A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity.

tongue (Noun) — A human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language.

tongue (Noun) — Any long thin projection that is transient. ex. "tongues of flame licked at the walls"

tongue (Noun) — A manner of speaking. ex. "he spoke with a thick tongue" ex. "she has a glib tongue"

tongue (Noun) — A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea.

tongue (Noun) — The tongue of certain animals used as meat.

tongue (Noun) — The flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot.

tongue (Noun) — Metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side.

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2. tongue (Verb)

tongue (Verb) — (music) articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments.

tongue (Verb) — Lick or explore with the tongue.

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