Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: tongue
IPA transcription: [t'ʌŋ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: tongue, lingua, glossa, clapper
    Meaning: a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
  • Synonyms: natural_language, tongue
    Meaning: a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language
  • Synonyms: tongue, knife
    Meaning: any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"
  • Synonyms: tongue
    Meaning: a manner of speaking; "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue"
Usage examples
  • "Tongue as well.
  • 1.--Italian Tongue.
  • Just a tongue sandwich.
  • PALPITATION OF THE TONGUE.
  • His tongue had tricked him.
  • 3.--Austrian Braised Tongue.
  • Her tongue was as sharp as her axe.
  • Give thy thoughts no tongue. SHAKESPEARE
  • "Hold your tongue," answered the Dervish.
  • And I love you more than tongue can tell.