lick

Example Sentences

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England will lick their wounds after yet another crushing defeat by Scotland, but even if a potential Grand Slam has gone, they still have a championship to play for.

From BBC

Nothing seems to ruffle his fur as this political veteran glides from crisis to crisis with feline calm, and the lick of a paw.

From Barron's

I lick around my scoop so it doesn’t drip onto my fingers.

From Literature

Flames were licking the staircase, and the house was filled with smoke.

From Literature

"She took to them straight away and was licking them and just absolutely adored them," he said.

From BBC