tonguing

Etymology

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of tongue

noun

  1. A licking or lapping with the tongue.
    Your partner will be so eager to be licked and caressed that your introductory tonguings in this area just won't be enough. 1992, The Ultimate Sex Book
  2. (music) A technique used with wind instruments to enunciate different notes using the tongue on the reed or mouthpiece.

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