lick
/lɪk/ verb B2- To stroke with the tongue. · The cat licked its fur.
- To lap; to take in with the tongue. · She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it.· Jim closed his eyes and licked his vanilla ice cream cone.
- To beat with repeated blows.
- To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight. · My dad can lick your dad.
- To overcome. · I think I can lick this.
- To perform cunnilingus.
- To do anything partially.
- To lap.
He/she/it licks · Past licked · Past participle licked · -ing form licking
Verb forms
- Base form
- lick
- He/she/it
- licks
- Past
- licked
- Past participle
- licked
- -ing form
- licking
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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He then attempted to lick his master, and jumped upon his back.
As he spoke he turned the contents of the wine glass into a saucer and placed it in front of the terrier, who speedily licked it dry.
But (and it is a great evil) he is in the power of the Bandar-log, and they, because they live in trees, have no fear of any of our people.” Bagheera licked one forepaw thoughtfully.
“All thanks for this good meal,” he said, licking his lips.
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