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Definition of: lick

(lik) v.t.
1. To pass the tongue over the surface of.
2. To bring to a specified state or condition by passing the tongue over: to lick a surface clean.
3. To take in by the tongue; lap up.
4. To move or pass lightly over or about: The waves licked the base of the cliff.
5. Colloq. a To defeat; overcome. b To thrash; beat.
v.i.

6. To move quickly or lightly: The flame licked up in the grate.
—to lick into shape
Colloq. To put in proper form or condition.
—to lick one's chops
To show pleased anticipation.
—to lick up
To consume or devour entirely.
noun

1. A stroke of the tongue in licking.
2. The application of something, as if by a stroke of the tongue, or something so applied: a lick of paint.
3. As much as can be taken up by the tongue at one stroke or lap.
4. A deposit of salt frequented by animals that lick it.
5. A camping place along a trail near a pond, pool, or creek.
6. Colloq. A stroke, blow, or whack: a lick on the ear; also, in the plural, in baseball, an inning at bat.
7. Slang A spurt of speed or energy; exertion. [OE liccian lick]

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Statistical data

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"lick" has the frequency of use of 0.0002% on en.wikipedia.org.

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