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Vocabulary Entry
tongue
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and articulating speech.
Example Sentences
"The cat's tongue felt rough against my skin."
"He bit his tongue while trying to speak."
"The doctor examined her tongue for signs of illness."
V
verb
To touch or taste something with the tongue.
Example Sentences
"She decided to tongue her ice cream to make it melt faster."
"The dog began to tongue the plate clean."
"He tongued the envelope to seal it."