Definition of Lick
Lick
lick
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to move one's tongue over a surface or object, for example in order to clean, taste, or moisten it;
e.g. My neighbor's dog likes to lick my face when I pet him.
(verb)
to move lightly and quickly over a surface or object, similar to the way a tongue might, typically describing something like flames, breeze, or waves;
e.g. The flames started to lick the edge of the log, until it eventually caught on fire.
(verb)
(informal) to defeat or overcome someone completely, or to strike or beat someone repeatedly;
e.g. She was confident that she would lick her opponent in the tennis match.
(noun)
the action or instance of passing one's tongue over a surface or object, usually in order to clean, taste, or moisten it;
e.g. I dipped my finger in the sauce and gave it a lick to see if there was enough salt.
(noun)
a small amount of something, or a light layer of something;
e.g. He applied a lick of paint to the chair so that it looked newer. I haven't heard a lick about what you're doing to help.
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