LICK


Meaning of LICK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lɪk ]

( licks, licking, licked)

1.

When people or animals lick something, they move their tongue across its surface.

The dog rose awkwardly to his feet and licked the man’s hand excitedly.

VERB : V n

Lick is also a noun.

Kevin wanted a lick of Sarah’s lollipop.

N-COUNT : usu sing

2.

to lick your lips: see lip

to lick into shape: see shape

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