Dictionary Check: lick

"lick" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

a salt deposit that animals regularly lick

Synonyms:
noun

touching with the tongue

Example: "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
Synonyms:
lap
noun

(boxing) a blow with the fist

Example: "I gave him a clout on his nose"
Synonyms:
verb

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Example: "We licked the other team on Sunday!"
verb

pass the tongue over

Example: "the dog licked her hand"
Synonyms:
lap
verb

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

Example: "did you solve the problem?"

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