tongue, n.Definitions

The Tongue is a woman's sword and she never lets it rust.

The Tongue is the heart's pen and the mind's messenger.

The Tongue is a wet place and likely to slip.

The Tongue is the deadly enemy of a man.

The Tongue is like a racehorse: the less weight it carries, the faster it runs.

The Tongue is, in the mouth of a wise man, a shield, not a sword.

The Tongue is only a few inches from the brain, but when you listen to some people talk, they seem miles apart.

The Tongue both names and tastes. Words fill the mouth as food does, they have their own savor and texture. They can be as biting, fiery, sweet, tough, tender, honeyed, sour - there are in fact few adjectives for food that don't apply equally well to words.