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   lick

   /lik/

   verb

   • 1. pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it: "he licked the stamp and stuck it on the envelope" Similar tonguewetmoistenwashcleantastelapslurp
   • ▪ (of a flame, wave, or breeze) move lightly and quickly like a tongue: "the flames licked around the wood" Similar flickerplayflickflitdartrippledance
   • 2. defeat (someone) comprehensively: informal "all right Mary, I know when I'm licked" Similar overcomeget the better ofsolvefind an answer tofind a solution toconquerbeatquellcontrolgovernmastercurbcheckbridletame
   • ▪ thrash: "she stands tall and could lick any man in the place" Similar defeatbeatbestconquertrouncethrashroutvanquishovercomeoverwhelmoverpowerdestroydrubget the better oftriumph overprevail overgain a victory overwin over/againstworstsubduequashcrushinformal:slaughtermurderkillclobberhammerwhippastecrucifydemolishwipe the floor withmake mincemeat oftake to the cleanerswalk (all) overrun rings aroundstuffmarmalizeshellacskunkown

   noun

   • 1. an act of licking something with the tongue: "Sammy gave his fingers a long lick"
   • ▪ a quick movement of flame, water, etc.: "a tiny lick of flame flickered around the mouth of the flamethrower"
   • 2. a light coating or quick application of something, especially paint: informal "all she'd need to do to the kitchen was give it a lick of paint" Similar dabbitdropdashspottouchhintdribblesplashsprinkletricklelittleinformal:smidgentadOpposite lashings
   • ▪ an extremely small amount of something abstract: US "there's not a lick of suspense in the entire plot"
   • 3. a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music: informal "cool guitar licks"
   • 4. a smart blow: informal "his mother gave him several licks for daring to blaspheme"
   • ▪ punishment, criticism, or heavy defeat: "you rejoice when you win and take your licks when you lose"

   Word Origin Old Englishliccian, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch likken and German lecken, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leikhein and Latin lingere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. licker noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lickLick Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LICK is to draw the tongue over. How to use lick in a sentence. to draw the tongue over; to flicker over like a tongue; to take into the mouth with the tongue : lap…

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › lickLICK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Lick definition: to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often followed by up, off, from, etc.). See examples of LICK used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LICK definition: 1. to move the tongue across the surface of something: 2. If flames or waves lick something, they…. Learn more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › lickLick - definition of lick by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often fol. by up, off, from, etc.): to lick a postage stamp; to lick an ice-cream cone. 2. to make, or cause to become, by stroking with the tongue: to lick a spoon clean. 3. (of waves, flames, etc.) to pass or play lightly over. 4.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lickLick - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To lick is to taste or touch with the tongue. When your dog licks you, he's saying hello. Humans should opt for waving hello over licking. Animal mothers lick their babies to clean them, and adult cats also groom themselves this way.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLICK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LICK meaning: 1. to move the tongue across the surface of something: 2. If flames or waves lick something, they…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlick verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   (informal) to show that you are excited about something and want it to happen soon. They were licking their lips at the thought of clinching the deal.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A lick is a short piece of music which is part of a song and is played on a guitar. A lick is also a short section in a piece of jazz, which the musician invents while they are playing.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › lick_1lick verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    1 to move your tongue over your lips, especially before eating something good. 2 (informal) to show that you are excited about something and want it to happen soon They were licking their lips at the thought of clinching the deal. lick your wounds.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarylick | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    lick meaning: 1. to move your tongue across the surface of something: 2. the act of licking something: 3. If…. Learn more.