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tonguelike

/ˈtɒŋɡuːlaɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does tonguelike mean?

adjective

Resembling a tongue in shape or movement; having a long, flexible, and mobile shape, typically used to describe something that is long and thin, such as a tongue.

Example

"The tonguelike shape of the snake's body allowed it to slither through the narrow crevice."

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