Tongue ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tongue ( noun )

1. The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and (in humans) articulating speech.
2. A particular language or dialect.
3. A person's ability to speak or use a particular language.

Origin:

Old english tunge, of germanic origin; related to dutch tong and german zunge.

Examples:

1. He ran his tongue over his dry lips.
2. She spoke with a foreign tongue.
3. He has a silver tongue and can talk himself out of any situation.
4. He tied his tongue before talking to her.
5. The cat's tongue was rough, from grooming.

(As a verb)

Tongue ( verb )

1. The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and (in humans) articulating speech.
2. A particular language or dialect.
3. A person's ability to speak or use a particular language.

Origin:

Old english tunge, of germanic origin; related to dutch tong and german zunge.

Examples:

1. He ran his tongue over his dry lips.
2. She spoke with a foreign tongue.
3. He has a silver tongue and can talk himself out of any situation.
4. He tied his tongue before talking to her.
5. The cat's tongue was rough, from grooming.