English dictionary
lick
nounPronunciation
lɪk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- (boxing) a blow with the fist
noun
- touching with the tongue
noun
- a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
verb
- find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
verb
- take up with the tongue
verb
- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
verb
- pass the tongue over
Example sentences
I gave him a clout on his nose
the dog's laps were warm and wet
did you solve the problem?
Work out your problems with the boss
this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
did you figure it out?
Did you puzzle out my meaning?
The cat lapped up the milk
the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast
We licked the other team on Sunday!
the dog licked her hand