To pass the tongue over or along: lick a stamp.
To lap up.
To lap or flicker at like a tongue: The waves licked the sides of the boat.
Slang To punish with a beating; thrash.
Slang To get the better of; defeat: licked her weight problem.
The act or process of licking.
An amount obtained by licking: a lick of ice cream.
A small quantity; a bit: hasn't got a lick of common sense.
A deposit of exposed natural salt that is licked by passing animals.
A sudden hard stroke; a blow.
An attempt; a try.
Informal Speed; pace: moving along at a good lick.
Music A phrase improvised by a soloist, especially on the guitar or banjo.
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