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TONGUING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Tonguing.

Tonguing - as a noun

A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clapper13glossa7lingua7

Any long thin projection that is transient

Example: "Tongues of flame licked at the walls"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knife12

A manner of speaking

Example: "He spoke with a thick tongue"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delivery15manner of speakingspeech13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spit6

The tongue of certain animals used as meat

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organs7variety meat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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 (Exact Relations)
clapper13

Tonguing - as a verb

Articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
play9spiel7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lick or explore with the tongue

Example Sentences

"He demonstrated proper tonguing technique during his trumpet solo."
"The clarinet player's tonguing was precise and articulate."
"The music teacher emphasized the importance of good tonguing in playing the flute."
"Her tonguing on the saxophone was flawless, leading to a standing ovation."
"The trombonist struggled with his tonguing in the fast-paced section of the composition."
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Word Game Points

Is TONGUING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tonguing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TONGUING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TONGUING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tonguing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TONGUING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TONGUING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tonguing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TONGUING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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