nounπShareThe act of licking; a stroke of the tongue."The cat gave its fur a lick."actionphysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of some substance obtainable with a single lick."Give me a lick of ice cream."amountsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue."a lick of paint"actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where animals lick minerals from the ground."The birds gathered at the clay lick."animalenvironmentnaturegeologymineralplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small watercourse or ephemeral stream. It ranks between a rill and a stream."We used to play in the lick."geographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stroke or blow."Hit that wedge a good lick with the sledgehammer."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small amount; a whit."He doesn't care a lick about what others think. "amountnothingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attempt at something.""He gave the difficult math problem a quick lick, but decided it was too hard and asked for help." "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short motif."There are some really good blues licks in this solo."musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rate of speed. (Always qualified by good, fair, or a similar adjective.)"The bus was travelling at a good lick when it swerved and left the road."timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of cunnilingus."You up for a lick tonight?"sexactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stroke with the tongue."The cat licked its fur."physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lap; to take in with the tongue."She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat with repeated blows."The boxer promised to lick his opponent in the next fight. "actionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat decisively, particularly in a fight."My dad can lick your dad."sportactionachievementwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overcome."I think I can lick this."achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform cunnilingus."He licked her hand gently, showing affection. "bodysexactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do anything partially."The student only licked the problem set, not fully solving all the equations. "actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of flame, waves etc.) To lap."The small fire began to lick at the dry leaves, quickly spreading across the yard. "naturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading