tongue Synonyms
Another word for tongue
• noun (Context 1)
The fleshy, movable, muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and articulating speech.
"The doctor asked the patient to stick out his glossa and say "ah.""
• noun (Context 2)
The language or dialect spoken by a particular people.
"She addressed the international conference in her native language."
• noun (Context 3)
A long, narrow piece of something, such as a strip of land projecting into a body of water or the strip of material under the laces of a shoe.
"He pulled up the flap of his sneaker before tying the laces tightly."
• verb (Context 4)
To sound a musical note on a wind instrument by interrupting the stream of air with the tongue.
"The flute teacher reminded the student to articulate each note clearly during the staccato passage."
• verb (Context 5)
To touch, lick, or clean with the tongue.
"The cow stood in the pasture, gently tonguing its newborn calf."
Opposites of tongue
The opposite of tongue shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: