English dictionary

lick

/l/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

verb.contact

Examples
We licked the other team on Sunday!

Synonyms bat clobber cream drub thrash

Source: WordNet 3.0
pass the tongue over

verb.contact

Examples
The dog licked her hand.

Source: WordNet 3.0
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

verb.cognition

Synonyms figure out puzzle out solve work work out

Source: WordNet 3.0
take up with the tongue

verb.consumption

Examples
The cub licked the milk from its mother's breast.

Synonyms lap lap up

Source: WordNet 3.0
To draw or pass the tongue over; as, a dog <i>licks</i> his master's hand.

verb

Source: webster1913
To strike with repeated blows for punishment; to flog; to whip or conquer, as in a pugilistic encounter.

verb

Source: webster1913