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tongue the fleshy, movable organ in the bottom of the mouth, used for licking, tasting, swallowing, and human speech. [10 definitions]
tongue-and-groove joint a carpentry joint in which a projection on one board is fitted into a matching groove on the next.
-tongued having a tongue or manner of speaking of (such) a kind.
tongue-in-cheek meant in jest or irony.
tongue-lash (informal) to scold or criticize harshly.
tongue-lashing (informal) a harsh scolding.
tongueless combined form of tongue.
tongue-tie a speech impediment caused by restriction of tongue movement by an abnormally short frenum. [2 definitions]
tongue-tied unable to speak, as from embarrassment, bewilderment, or the like. [2 definitions]
tongue twister a word or series of words difficult to pronounce or speak quickly, usu. because of repeated, similar consonant sounds.
tonguing the use of the tongue to stop the stream of air in playing a wind instrument, in order to articulate notes.
tonic something that refreshes or restores one's strength or vigor. [6 definitions]
tonicity the quality or condition of good muscle tone.
tonight this present or approaching night. [2 definitions]
tonka bean the fragrant seed of a tropical South American tree, used as a substitute for vanilla and in perfumes and snuff. [2 definitions]
tonnage the carrying capacity of a ship, esp. a freighter, expressed in tons of weight or volume. [4 definitions]
tonneau the enclosed rear seating compartment in an early model of automobile, or the entire body of such a model. [2 definitions]
to no avail without achieving one's purpose; without success.
tonometer an instrument that measures a sound's pitch, esp. a tuning fork or a set of tuning forks. [3 definitions]
tonsil either of two masses of spongy tissue that are situated on either side of the throat near the back of the tongue, and that have a disputed function.
tonsillectomy the surgical removal of the tonsils.