Define licking.
Licking synonyms, licking pronunciation, licking translation, english dictionary definition of licking.
A beating, thrashing, or spanking.
A severe loss or defeat.
When people or animals lick something, they move their tongue across its surface.
She folded up her letter, licking the envelope flap with relish.
Britannica dictionary definition of lick [count] 1 :
The act of passing your tongue over something :
The act of licking something
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Licking is the action of passing the tongue over a surface, typically either to deposit saliva onto the surface, or to collect liquid, food or minerals onto the tongue for ingestion, or to communicate.
The meaning of licking is a sound thrashing :
How to use licking in a sentence.
Substances that are or may be consumed by licking, esp.
Scraps, dregs or leftovers on a plate or cup (also figurative).
A supply of minerals, etc. , given to animals (see lick n.
Definition of lick verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary.
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Physiology to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat:
[~ + object] to lick a postage stamp.
[no object] the cat was licking at its fur.