tongues Definition
the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and (in humans) articulating speech..
Using tongues: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tongues" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The baby stuck out its tongue.
Example
He spoke in his native tongue.
Example
She is fluent in several tongues.
tongues Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tongues
Phrases with tongues
Example
I had to hold my tongue and not say what I really thought.
used to ask someone why they are not saying anything when you think they should be talking
Example
Why aren't you answering me? Cat got your tongue?
Example
I didn't mean to say that. It was just a slip of the tongue.
Summary: tongues in Brief
The term 'tongues' [tʌŋz] refers to the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and (in humans) articulating speech. It also means 'language,' exemplified by 'He spoke in his native tongue.' Phrases like 'hold one's tongue' and 'cat got your tongue?' denote refraining from speaking and asking why someone is not talking, respectively.