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A red drum which sounds without being touched, and grows silent, when it is touched.
Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.
What can be swallowed, but can swallow you?
I am the tool, for inspiring many. Buy me in the store, for not much more than a penny. Don't overuse me, or my usefulness will go.
It's the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form but fresh
you hold my tail while I fish for you
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What am I?