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LICK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Lick.

How to pronounce lick:

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Lick - as a noun

A salt deposit that animals regularly lick

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
salt lick

Touching with the tongue

Example: "The dog's laps were warm and wet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap

(boxing) a blow with the fist

Example: "I gave him a clout on his nose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biffcloutpokepunchslug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lick - as a verb

Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Example: "We licked the other team on sunday!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
batclobbercreamdrubthrash

Pass the tongue over

Example: "The dog licked her hand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

Example: "Did you solve the problem?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
figure outpuzzle outsolveworkwork out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take up with the tongue

Example: "The cat lapped up the milk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laplap up

Example Sentences

"He enjoyed the sweet lick of the ice cream."
"The dog gave my hand a quick lick."
"She took a lick of the lollipop."
"The ice cream melted and created a sticky lick."
"His fingers were covered in the sugary lick."
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Word Game Points

Is LICK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lick is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LICK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LICK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lick is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LICK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is LICK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lick is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LICK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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