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Lick
lɪk
- pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it
"he licked the stamp and stuck it on the envelope"
- (of a flame, wave, or breeze) move lightly and quickly like a tongue
"the flames licked around the wood"
- overcome (a person or problem) decisively
"all right Mary, I know when I'm licked"
overcome get the better of solve find an answer to find a solution to conquer beat quell control govern master curb check bridle tame- beat or thrash (someone)
"she stands tall and could lick any man in the place"
- cut or knock someone or something down
"the boy was quiet, but if you cross he path, he lick you down"
- an act of licking something with the tongue
"Sammy gave his fingers a lick"
- a quick movement of flame, water, etc.
"a tiny lick of flame flickered round the mouth of the flamethrower"
- a light coating or quick application of something, especially paint
"she needed to give the kitchen a lick of paint"
- an extremely small amount of something abstract
"there's not a lick of suspense in the entire plot"
- a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music
"cool guitar licks"
- a smart blow
"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"