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   lick

   /lɪk/

   verb

   • 1. pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it: "he licked the stamp and stuck it on the envelope" Similar tonguewetmoistenwashcleantastelapslurp
   • ▪ (of a flame, wave, or breeze) move lightly and quickly like a tongue: "the flames licked around the wood" Similar flickerplayflickflitdartrippledance
   • 2. overcome (a person or problem) decisively: informal "all right Mary, I know when I'm licked" Similar overcomeget the better ofsolvefind an answer tofind a solution toconquerbeatquellcontrolgovernmastercurbcheckbridletame
   • ▪ beat or thrash (someone): "she stands tall and could lick any man in the place" Similar defeatbeatbestconquertrouncethrashroutvanquishovercomeoverwhelmoverpowerdestroydrubget the better oftriumph overprevail overgain a victory overwin over/againstworstsubduequashcrushinformal:slaughtermurderkillclobberhammerwhippastecrucifydemolishwipe the floor withmake mincemeat oftake to the cleanerswalk (all) overrun rings aroundstuffmarmalizeshellacskunkown
   • ▪ cut or knock someone or something down: West Indian "the boy was quiet, but if you cross he path, he lick you down"

   noun

   • 1. an act of licking something with the tongue: "Sammy gave his fingers a lick"
   • ▪ a quick movement of flame, water, etc.: "a tiny lick of flame flickered round the mouth of the flamethrower"
   • 2. a light coating or quick application of something, especially paint: informal "she needed to give the kitchen a lick of paint" Similar dabbitdropdashspottouchhintdribblesplashsprinkletricklelittleinformal:smidgentadOpposite lashings
   • ▪ an extremely small amount of something abstract: US "there's not a lick of suspense in the entire plot"
   • 3. a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music: informal "cool guitar licks"
   • 4. a smart blow: informal "his mother gave him several licks for daring to blaspheme"
   • ▪ punishment, criticism, or heavy defeat: "you rejoice when you win and take your licks when you lose"

   Word Origin Old Englishliccian, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch likken and German lecken, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leikhein and Latin lingere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. licker noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lickedLicked - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of licked. adjective. having been got the better of. “I'm pretty beat up but I don't feel licked yet” synonyms: defeated. beaten or overcome; not victorious. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Licked." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/licked. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024. Copy citation.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › take one's licksTake one's licks Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   5 days ago · Take the quiz. The meaning of TAKE ONE'S LICKS is to be subjected to harsh criticism. How to use take one's licks in a sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CatCat - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The cat ( Felis catus ), commonly referred to as the domestic cat or house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species of the family Felidae. Recent advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the Near East around 7500 BC.

5. www.pawtracks.com › dogs › why-does-my-dog-lick-me-so-muchWhy does my dog lick me so much? | PawTracks

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   2 days ago · Why does my dog lick me so much? Cottonbro Studio / Pexels. Dogs lick their favorite humans for various reasons, including instincts and affection, and to flag feelings of physical or mental distress. Understanding what causes a dog to lick you so much can help you determine which one applies to your pet and get them help if necessary.

6. cats.com › why-does-my-cat-lick-plasticWhy Does My Cat Lick Plastic? - Cats.com

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   4 days ago · Playing with, licking, and eating plastic can all be dangerous for cats. Limit your cat's risk by reducing access, distracting them, and providing safe alternatives. Cats are infamous for their quirky habits but licking plastic must be one of the strangest.

7. www.frenchlick.com › events-calendarCalendar of Events – 4th of July Weekend 7/6/2024 in French Lick

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   3 days ago · Our special celebration of Americana has it all, including poolside fun, music and outdoor activities. It all starts with a bang at our grand fireworks display the evening of the 4th. Schedule of Events Add to your calendar. Tweet.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InternetInternet - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Internet layer implements the Internet Protocol (IP) which enables computers to identify and locate each other by IP address and route their traffic via intermediate (transit) networks. [76] The Internet Protocol layer code is independent of the type of network that it is physically running over.