Lick

usgb/lɪk/
verb

To move the tongue over the surface of something.

The cat licked its paws clean.
Visual representation of "lick" - To move the tongue over the surface of something

Often appears as...

  • lick the icing
  • lick the spoon
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Visual representation of "lick"
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Physical Sensation

Using 'lick' suggests a physical touch of the tongue, often associated with taste or grooming.

Illustration for Physical Sensation
She licked the salt from her fingers after eating the fries.
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Affectionate Gesture

'Lick' can express affection or care, similar to the way animals groom each other.

Illustration for Affectionate Gesture
The mother licked her thumb before wiping a smudge off her child's face.
Visual representation of the word "Lick"

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