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Synonyms for lick

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noun · a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
salt lick
noun · touching with the tongue

“the dog's laps were warm and wet”

noun · (boxing) a blow with the fist

“I gave him a clout on his nose”

verb · beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

“We licked the other team on Sunday!”

verb · pass the tongue over

“the dog licked her hand”

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

“did you solve the problem?”

solvework outfigure outpuzzle outwork
verb · take up with the tongue

“The cat lapped up the milk”

laplap up