Synonyms of tongue

1. tongue, lingua, glossa, clapper, organ, articulator: usage: a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
2. natural language, tongue, language, linguistic communication: usage: a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language
3. tongue, knife, projection: usage: any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"
4. tongue, manner of speaking, speech, delivery: usage: a manner of speaking; "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue"
5. spit, tongue, cape, ness: usage: a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
6. tongue, variety meat, organs: usage: the tongue of certain animals used as meat
7. tongue, flap: usage: the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot
8. clapper, tongue, striker: usage: metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side

1. tongue, play, spiel: usage: articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments
2. tongue, lick, lap: usage: lick or explore with the tongue