Pronunciation: /lɪk/
noun an act of licking
A1 The dog gave a quick lick to its owner's hand.
A2 She took a lick of the ice cream cone before handing it to her friend.
B1 The child's face was covered in chocolate after taking a lick of the candy bar.
B2 The cat gave a playful lick to its kitten to clean its fur.
C1 The chef instructed the apprentice on the proper technique for a lick of salt in the recipe.
C2 The horse nuzzled its rider before giving a gentle lick to their cheek.
verb to pass the tongue over something
A1 The dog licked its owner's face to show affection.
A2 The child licked the ice cream cone before it melted.
B1 The cat licked its paw to clean itself.
B2 The chef licked the spoon to taste the sauce.
C1 The researcher licked the envelope to seal it before sending it out.
C2 The explorer licked the snow to test if it was safe to drink.
formal The dog proceeded to lick its paw in a gentle manner.
informal My cat loves to lick my face when I come home.
slang I dared him to lick the frozen pole, and he actually did it!
figurative The singer's voice was so smooth, it was like a lick of honey to the ears.
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