How to use licking in a sentence. See examples of licking used in a sentence. 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 with other animals. When people or animals lick something, they move their tongue across its surface She folded up her letter, licking the envelope flap with relish. (definition of licking from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press)
Licking synonyms, licking pronunciation, licking translation, english dictionary definition of licking A beating, thrashing, or spanking A severe loss or defeat American heritage® dictionary of the english language, fifth edition. Substances that are or may be consumed by licking, esp Scraps, dregs or leftovers on a plate or cup (also figurative)
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. The meaning of lick is to draw the tongue over How to use lick in a sentence. A beating, thrashing, or spanking.
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