Lick and Licking

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Lick noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.

Usage example: gave the ball a solid lick with the bat

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Licking is a synonym for lick. In some cases you can use "Licking" instead a noun "Lick".

Nearby Words: licked, licking

Licking noun - Failure to win a contest.

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Lick is a synonym for licking. Sometimes you can use "Lick" instead the word "Licking" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: lick, licked

occasional lick

occasional licking

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