Word

lick, n.
(licks)

(boxing) a blow with the fist
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biff clout lick poke punch slug

sample sentences

"I gave him a clout on his nose"

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hypernym

domain of synset (topic)

boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs

hyponym

counterpunch, parry, counter haymaker, knockout punch, KO punch, Sunday punch hook jab rabbit punch sucker punch

touching with the tongue
<noun.act>

lap lick

sample sentences

"the dog's laps were warm and wet"

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touch, touching

a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
<noun.object>

lick salt lick

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sediment, deposit