lick
/lˈɪk/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
verb
- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
“We licked the other team on Sunday!” - pass the tongue over
“the dog licked her hand” - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
“did you solve the problem?” - take up with the tongue
“The cat lapped up the milk”
noun
- a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
- touching with the tongue
“the dog's laps were warm and wet” - (boxing) a blow with the fist
“I gave him a clout on his nose”
Synonyms for lick
Words that rhyme with lick
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