Noun | 1. | tongue - a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity |
2. | tongue - a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language Synonyms: natural language | |
3. | tongue - any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark" Synonyms: knife | |
4. | tongue - a manner of speaking; "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue" | |
5. | tongue - a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea Synonyms: spit | |
6. | tongue - the tongue of certain animals used as meat | |
7. | tongue - the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot | |
8. | tongue - metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side Synonyms: clapper | |
Verb | 1. | tongue - articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments |
2. | tongue - lick or explore with the tongue |