Meaning & Definition of Lick in English

1. A salt deposit that animals regularly lick

2. Touching with the tongue

• "The dog's laps were warm and wet"

3. (boxing) a blow with the fist

• "I gave him a clout on his nose"

1. Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

• "We licked the other team on sunday!"

2. Pass the tongue over

• "The dog licked her hand"

3. Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

• "Did you solve the problem?"

• "Work out your problems with the boss"

• "This unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"

• "Did you get it?"

• "Did you get my meaning?"

• "He could not work the math problem"

4. Take up with the tongue

• "The cat lapped up the milk"

• "The cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"