Stroke And Lick Someones Boots Crossword Clue

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Updated: July 8, 2024

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	noun • a very slow movement • a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick • a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body verb • move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground • feel as if crawling with insects • be full of • show submission or fear • swim by doing the crawl
	43%	5		To lick someone's boots metaphorically
	noun • An abject, cowardly person who submits tamely to others. verb • To submit tamely to others.
	36%	6		Lick someone's boots
	noun • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

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	Clue	Source
1	"'Tis an ___ cook that cannot lick his own fingers": "Romeo and Juliet" New York Times - 27 Feb 2022	New York Times / 27 Feb 2022
2	Give a lick and a promise New York Times - 07 Jun 1976	New York Times / 07 Jun 1976
3	It makes stroke after stroke New York Times - 30 Jun 2020	New York Times / 30 Jun 2020
4	Lick someone's boots The Guardian Quick - 26 Mar 2003	The Guardian Quick / 26 Mar 2003
5	Similar to a salt lick
6	Some people who lick your boots are repulsive The Guardian Cryptic - 09 Dec 2003	The Guardian Cryptic / 09 Dec 2003
7	To lick someone's boots metaphorically

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