Definition

To articulate or produce sound using the tongue, especially in music or to extend into a particular area.

Example

The musician learned to tongue the notes clearly on the trumpet.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the river tongues out into the lake?

Yeah, it creates such a beautiful view.

I love how nature does that, like it just reaches out.

Exactly! It's fascinating to see how land can tongue into water.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The muscular organ in the mouth that is used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

Example

She stuck out her tongue to show her silly face.

Conversation

Have you ever tried learning a new tongue?

Yeah, I started learning Spanish last year.

That's awesome! I heard it's a beautiful tongue to speak.

Definition

To touch or lick something using the organ in the mouth that is used for tasting and speaking.

Example

The cat licked its paw with its tongue.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the musician tongued those notes perfectly?

Yeah, it was impressive! I wish I could play like that.

I bet it takes a lot of practice to tongue the notes so cleanly.

Root Explanation

The word 'tongue' originates from Old English 'tunge', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*tungō', meaning the same. It refers to the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English 'tunge' as the name for the organ that helps us taste and speak — that's why 'tongue' refers to that part of our body.

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