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22 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Tongue' in a Sentence

"The movable organ in the floor of the mouth, found in humans and most vertebrates. It plays a crucial role in eating, tasting, and, in humans, speaking." more

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The chameleon quickly extended its long tongue to catch a passing insect.
Snakes use their tongues to sense their surroundings.
The wise old owl clicked its beak and stuck out its tongue in a peculiar manner.
Sally carefully described the taste of the exotic fruit using her tongue.
My cat licked her tongue after eating the tasty treat.
The chef carefully rolled the sushi with his skilled hands and placed it on the tongue of the chopsticks.
She stuck her tongue out to catch snowflakes on a winter day.
The tongue's swift movements enable fluent speech.
The chef burned his tongue while tasting the soup.
Maria burned her tongue while sipping hot soup.
The child stuck out his tongue in defiance after being scolded.
The spicy chili made his tongue tingle with heat.
Tim can touch his nose with his tongue, can you?
With a flick of the tongue's tip, the snake captured its prey.
Her sharp tongue often got her into trouble.
The comedian's sharp wit and quick tongue left the audience in stitches.
He stuck out his tongue to catch the raindrops.
Maria showed her missing tooth when she stuck out her tongue.
His tongue tingled with the sweetness of the ice cream.
The giraffe has a long tongue to reach high leaves.
Peter learned to tie a knot with his tongue while practicing for a scout badge.
The baby stuck out her tongue and giggled.

Tongue

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nounThe movable organ in the floor of the mouth, found in humans and most vertebrates. It plays a crucial role in eating, tasting, and, in humans, speaking.

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Last Updated On: June 6, 2024
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