Main entry: lick, clout, slug, biff, poke, punch
Definition: (boxing) a blow with the fist
Usage: I gave him a clout on his nose
Definition: touching with the tongue
Usage: the dog's laps were warm and wet
Definition: a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
Main entry: puzzle out, figure out, lick, work, work out, solve
Definition: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Usage: did you solve the problem?; Work out your problems with the boss; this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out; did you get it?; Did you get my meaning?; He could not work the math problem
Definition: take up with the tongue
Usage: The cat lapped up the milk; the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast
Main entry: clobber, thrash, lick, drub, cream, bat
Definition: beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
Usage: We licked the other team on Sunday!
Definition: pass the tongue over
Usage: the dog licked her hand