Definition of tongue

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Tongue (n.) A projection, or slender appendage or fixture; as, the tongue of a buckle, or of a balance..

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Smooth-spoken :: Smooth-spoken (a.) Speaking smoothly; plausible; flattering; smooth-tongued.
Tongue :: Tongue (n.) A projection on the side, as of a board, which fits into a groove..
Tongue-tie :: Tongue-tie (n.) Impeded motion of the tongue because of the shortness of the fraenum, or of the adhesion of its margins to the gums..
Envious :: Envious (a.) Feeling or exhibiting envy; actuated or directed by, or proceeding from, envy; -- said of a person, disposition, feeling, act, etc.; jealously pained by the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging; -- followed by of, at, and against; as, an envious man, disposition, attack; envious tongues..
Pawl :: Pawl (n.) A pivoted tongue, or sliding bolt, on one part of a machine, adapted to fall into notches, or interdental spaces, on another part, as a ratchet wheel, in such a manner as to permit motion in one direction and prevent it in the reverse, as in a windlass; a catch, click, or detent. See Illust. of Ratchet Wheel..
Match :: Match (v. t.) To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards..
Hound''s-tongue :: Hound's-tongue (n.) A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale), with soft tongue-shaped leaves, and an offensive odor. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles. Called also dog's-tongue..
Viperous :: Viperous (a.) Having the qualities of a viper; malignant; venomous; as, a viperous tongue..
Lick :: Lick (v.) A stroke of the tongue in licking.
Dentilingual :: Dentilingual (a.) Produced by applying the tongue to the teeth or to the gums; or representing a sound so formed.
Outtongue :: Outtongue (v. t.) To silence by talk, clamor, or noise..
Romanic :: Romanic (n.) Related to the Roman people by descent; -- said especially of races and nations speaking any of the Romanic tongues.
Dog's-tongue :: Dog's-tongue (n.) Hound's-tongue.
Close-tongued :: Close-tongued (a.) Closemouthed; silent.
Ranula :: Ranula (n.) A cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of the duct of the submaxillary gland.
Doab :: Doab () A tongue or tract of land included between two rivers; as, the doab between the Ganges and the Jumna..
Fissilinguia :: Fissilinguia (n. pl.) A group of Lacertilia having the tongue forked, including the common lizards..
Double-tonguing :: Double-tonguing (n.) A peculiar action of the tongue by flute players in articulating staccato notes; also, the rapid repetition of notes in cornet playing..
Loll :: Loll (v. t.) To let hang from the mouth, as the tongue..
Vernacular :: Vernacular (n.) The vernacular language; one's mother tongue; often, the common forms of expression in a particular locality..
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