lick

Definition

  • n. touching with the tongue
  • v. pass the tongue over

Word forms

Past tense
licked
Present participle
licking
Third person singular
licks
Past participle
licked

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He took a lick of the ice cream and smiled.

  2. vt.

    The dog likes to lick its owner’s face to show affection.

  3. vi.

    The waves licked the shore gently as the sun set.