Words · Common
licking
/ˈlɪkɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
it was a narrow defeat
- noun
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
- verb
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
We licked the other team on Sunday!
- verb
pass the tongue over
the dog licked her hand
- verb
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
did you solve the problem?