Definition: 1. Touching with the tongue. 2. (boxing) a blow with the fist. 3. Beat thoroughly in a competition or fight. 4. Pass the tongue over. 5. Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of.
Use 'lick' in a sentence:
1. He might be able to lick us all in a fair fight.
2. Even if you haven't made a lick of progress.
3. He licked his lips in an unpleasantly reptilian way.
4. Well I will lick you, if you fool with me.
5. It is impossible for most people to lick their own elbow.
6. It's thought the daredevil head there to lick the stones for salt and minerals.
7. The British team was returning home yesterday to lick its wounds after defeat by India.
8. The Chancellor's upbeat message that the Government had licked inflation for good was marred by more job losses.
9. The cracks are showing in the walls and a lick of paint would not come amiss.
10. He was ready to take his licks.
11. My dad could never lick your dad.
12. With deft fingers and a quick lick, he rolled a thin cigarette.
13. We swallowed the chocolates in one gulp, licking our lips.
14. The flames were licking the roof of the burning building.
15. If I can be Nerdock and lick the brownie spoon, the other stuff can wait.
16. But you can't lick me, Mart, in a stand-up fight. I've got the reach on you.
17. The apex of the flames licked the crimson sky.
18. It was a tricky problem but I think we've licked it.
19. Actually cat lick their hair also ease emotional one way.
20. It would frighten others if you choose to lick your food or the peripheral2 circle of your cake first to define your manor3.
21. It could do with a lick of paint to brighten up its premises.
22. I love finding old junk shop pieces and transforming them with a lick of paint.
23. "And I didn't have to lick them, either," he added.
24. Oh, I don't know. I don't think my dad could lick anybody!
25. Can I have a lick of your ice cream?
26. Even though I haven't written a lick of code yet, it's time to write a test.
27. It is impossible for most people to lick their own elbow. (try it!)
28. The fire came roaring through the kitchen ceiling and sent its red tongues licking into the entrance hall.
29. The flames were now licking at their feet.
30. "Just do it," the Cat said. "lick."
31. I decided to lick my lips again, to see what little Ashley would do.
32. They gave us a hell of a licking.
33. Local residents said they welcomed the new lick of paint to the town.
34. As he went out at the door he said, "Siddy, I'll lick you for that."
35. The dog licked up water in a puddle.
36. Flames would lick at the word, and water would cool it.
37. She licked the honey off the spoon.
38. Oh,I don't know.I don't think my dad could lick anybody!
39. Biologists also noted deer sniff and lick an unfamiliar rub, which suggests that this visual mark on a small tree plays an important communication purpose in the social life of deer.
40. I could lick you with one hand tied behind me, if I wanted to.
41. She licked her parched lips.
42. My room needed a lick of paint to freshen it up.
43. Tom said, "I can lick you!"
44. You'll have four months in which to lick the recruits into shape.
45. Well, you didn't get a lick amiss, I reckon.
46. I'm tired of licking envelopes.
47. What this room needs is a lick of paint.
48. The dog sat licking its chops.
49. She licked the spoon clean.
50. The cat licked up the milk.
51. The cat sat licking its paws.
52. We thought we had them licked.
53. It's incredible how long a cat can go without more than a lick of milk or water.
54. He has an endearing habit of licking his lips when he's nervous.
