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lick
noun as in light touch; little amount
verb as in touch with tongue
verb as in play over with fire
Example Sentences
The book was filled with tawdry details, such as an anecdote about how Andrew licked the arches of her feet and shared a bath with her.
Oscar licked the poor robot’s face and Jad leaned in close.
Imagine my surprise when, instead, I saw her wicker dresser fully engulfed in flame, the fire licking up the wall.
The New York City mayoral candidates got in their last licks Wednesday night at the final debate before the Nov. 4 election, with the three contenders taking jabs at their opponents.
With a run of six matches in the next three weeks - including a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers - there is no time for Celtic to lick their wounds.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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