Lick

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪk/

Lick (verb)

  1. To touch something with your tongue, usually to taste it or show you want it.
  2. To move your tongue over something again and again, often quickly.
  3. For a flame or fire to move over something, spreading along a surface.

Examples

  • The cat licks the bowl.
  • I lick the spoon to taste the sauce.