lick [ˈlɪk]

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¹ lick verb

• to pass the tongue over (a surface, an object, etc.)
• to take (something) into your mouth with your tongue
• to lightly touch or go over (a surface)

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² lick noun

• the act of passing your tongue over something : the act of licking something
• a small amount : bit —often used in negative statements in U.S. English
• a hard hit —often used figuratively in U.S. English