What is the meaning of tongue?

noun

• A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity.
  • synonyms: lingua, glossa, clapper
• A human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e. G. A computer language.
  • synonyms: natural language
• Any long thin projection that is transient.
  • usage: "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"
  • synonyms: knife
• A manner of speaking.
  • usage: "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue"
• A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea.
  • synonyms: spit
• The tongue of certain animals used as meat.
• The flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot.
• 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.
• Lick or explore with the tongue. .