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to lick
01
to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something
Transitive: to lick a surface
02
to defeat someone with ease or in a decisive manner
Transitive: to lick an opponent
03
to overcome or solve a problem completely
Transitive: to lick a problem or challenge
04
to touch or move something with your tongue, often to taste or clean it
Transitive: to lick sth
Lick
01
touching with the tongue
02
(boxing) a blow with the fist
03
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
lick
v
licked
adj
licked
adj
licking
n
licking
n
Example
He licked his lips in anticipation of the delicious meal.
The toddler licked the spoon after finishing her yogurt.
He licked the stamp and stuck it onto the letter.
She licked the envelope to seal it before mailing it.
The cat stretched out its tongue to lick its paw and clean its fur.
