1. instances of touching with the tongue
Usage: plural of ‘lick’
2. small amounts or brief attempts
Usage: informal
3. musical phrases, especially in jazz or blues
Usage: informal; musical

1. touches or passes the tongue over something
Usage: third person singular present of ‘lick’
2. defeats decisively
Usage: informal

Examples

• The dog licks its owner’s face every morning.
• She licks the ice cream cone before it melts.
• Our team licks the competition every season.
• The cat gave the milk bowl several quick licks.
• He hasn’t done a lick of work all day.
• The guitarist played some impressive licks during the solo.
• The child licks the spoon clean after making cookies.