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tongue; tongue-shaped thing; hammer in bell
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
tongue
The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and eating.
A human's tongue can taste flavors.
He accidentally bit his tongue.
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Sticking out one's tongue is considered impolite.
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for an examination.
She licked her lips with her tongue.
noun
tongue-shaped thing
Used to describe objects that resemble the shape or function of a tongue.
The bill of this hat can block sunlight.
The flame of the lighter licks at the dry grass.
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There are tongue-shaped tentacles around the mouth of this fish.
There is tongue-shaped decorations on the edge of this vase.
There is a tongue-shaped raised part on the blade.
noun
hammer inside a bell or clapper
A small metal hammer inside a bell or bronze musical instrument that strikes to make sound.
Inside ancient bells, there is a hammer to produce sound.
The tongue hammer inside this antique bell is lost, so it doesn't ring anymore.
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There is a metal hammer inside the traditional temple bell.
The hammer inside this wind chime has rusted.
The antique shop has collected a bronze bell with a beautiful metal hammer.