Background for licking

licking

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/

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verb

To stroke with the tongue.

Examples :

"The cat licked its fur."

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verb

To lap; to take in with the tongue.

Examples :

"She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."

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verb

To beat with repeated blows.

Examples :

"The angry mob began licking the bully with their fists. "

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verb

To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.

Examples :

"My dad can lick your dad."

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verb

Examples :

"I think I can lick this."

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verb

To perform cunnilingus.

Examples :

"He was licking his girlfriend's neck and shoulders, and she moaned softly. "

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verb

To do anything partially.

Examples :

"The dog was licking the ice cream cone, only getting a small taste. "

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(of flame, waves etc.) To lap.

Examples :

"The fire was licking the dry leaves, consuming them quickly. "

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noun

An act of licking.

Examples :

"The dog's licking was a sign that it wanted some more treats. "

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noun

A severe beating.

Examples :

"The school bully's licking was legendary; no one dared to cross him. "

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A great loss or defeat.

Examples :

"Our football team took a licking last night."

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