Meaning of 'lick'

Find the meaning of the word ‘lick’

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Meaning of ‘lick’

7 definitions found.

lick

noun

(boxing) a blow with the fist

noun

touching with the tongue

Synonyms: lap

noun

a salt deposit that animals regularly lick

Synonyms: salt lick

verb

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

Synonyms: work work out solve figure out puzzle out

verb

take up with the tongue

Synonyms: lap lap up

verb

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Example: "We licked the other team on Sunday!"

Synonyms: thrash cream clobber drub

verb

pass the tongue over

Example: "The dog licked the floor."

Synonyms: lap

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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