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tonguing

/ˈtʌŋɪŋ/

Translations

tonguingnoun

tonguings

articulationMusique ; technique des instruments à vent.

The flutist's tonguing was precise, allowing her to play the rapid passages with clarity.

L'articulation de la flûtiste était précise, ce qui lui permettait de jouer les passages rapides avec clarté.

Additional translations

léchageFamilier ; sens sexuel.

Synonyms

tonguingadjective

/ˈtʌŋɪŋ/

Used attributively: e.g., "tonguing technique"; functions as relational adjective derived from gerund.

articuléMusique ; en parlant du jeu des instruments à vent.

She demonstrated several tonguing exercises for the students.

Elle a montré plusieurs exercices de notes articulées aux étudiants.

tongueverb

tonguing

Gerund

tongued

Past Simple

tongued

Past Participle

tonguing

Gerund

/tʌŋ/

lécher

The dog tongued the ice cream cone eagerly.

Le chien léchait le cornet de glace avec avidité.

Additional translations

languetterTerme technique, surtout en menuiserie ou en fabrication de pièces à languette.

tonguerEn musique, terme technique pour l’articulation au vent.

Synonyms

sample

touch (with the tongue)

lick at

probe (with the tongue)

Definitions

tonguingnoun

The act or technique of using the tongue to articulate notes on a wind instrument.

The flutist's tonguing was precise, allowing her to play the rapid passages with clarity.

The act of caressing or stimulating with the tongue, especially during kissing or sexual activity.

They were caught tonguing each other in the back row.

tonguingadjective

Relating to or involving the use of the tongue to articulate notes on a wind instrument.

She demonstrated several tonguing exercises for the students.

tongueverb

To touch or lick with the tongue.

The dog tongued the ice cream cone eagerly.

To produce or articulate distinct notes on a wind instrument by striking the reed or mouthpiece with the tongue.

The flutist learned to tongue rapid passages with precision.

To provide with a tongue or a tongue-like part.

The craftsman tongued the edge of the board to fit it into the groove.