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lick - Dictionary definition and meaning for word lick

Definition
(noun) a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
Synonyms : salt lick
Definition
(noun) touching with the tongue
Synonyms : lap
Example Sentence
  • the dog's laps were warm and wet
Definition
(noun) (boxing) a blow with the fist
Synonyms : biff , clout , poke , punch , slug
Example Sentence
  • I gave him a clout on his nose
Definition
(verb) beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
Synonyms : bat , clobber , cream , drub , thrash
Example Sentence
  • We licked the other team on Sunday!
Definition
(verb) pass the tongue over
Synonyms : lap
Example Sentence
  • the dog licked her hand
Definition
(verb) find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Synonyms : figure out , puzzle out , solve , work , work out
Example Sentence
  • did you solve the problem?
  • Work out your problems with the boss
  • this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
  • did you get it?
  • Did you get my meaning?
  • He could not work the math problem
Definition
(verb) take up with the tongue
Synonyms : lap , lap up
Example Sentence
  • The cat lapped up the milk
  • the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast

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