Definition of Tongue

  • 1. A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity Noun
  • 2. A human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language Noun
  • 3. Any long thin projection that is transient Noun
  • 4. A manner of speaking Noun
  • 5. A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea Noun
  • 6. The tongue of certain animals used as meat Noun
  • 7. The flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot Noun
  • 8. Metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side Noun
  • 9. Articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments Verb
  • 10. Lick or explore with the tongue Verb

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