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TONGUE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Tongue.

How to pronounce tongue:

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Tongue - as a noun

A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clapperglossalingua

Any long thin projection that is transient

Example: "Tongues of flame licked at the walls"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knife

A manner of speaking

Example: "He spoke with a thick tongue"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deliverymanner of speakingspeech
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spit

The tongue of certain animals used as meat

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organsvariety meat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot

Metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clapper

Tongue - as a verb

Articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
playspiel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lick or explore with the tongue

Example Sentences

"He stuck his tongue out at me."
"She burned her tongue on the hot soup."
"The tongue is the main organ of taste."
"The cat licked its tongue across its fur."
"He spoke in his native tongue."
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Word Game Points

Is TONGUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tongue is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TONGUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TONGUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tongue is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TONGUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TONGUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tongue is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TONGUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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