tongue

(noun) a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity. Synonyms: lingua, glossa, clapper.

(noun) a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language. Synonyms: natural language.

(noun) any long thin projection that is transient. Synonyms: knife. Examples: "Tongues of flame licked at the walls." "Rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark."

(noun) a manner of speaking. Examples: "He spoke with a thick tongue." "She has a glib tongue."

(noun) a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea. Synonyms: spit.

(noun) the tongue of certain animals used as meat.

(noun) the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot.

(noun) metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side. Synonyms: clapper.

(verb) articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments.

(verb) lick or explore with the tongue.