Lick and Paring

Lick

Lick noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: the soup needs just a lick more of salt

Paring and lick are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Paring" instead a noun "Lick".

Nearby Words: licked, licking

Paring

Paring noun - A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.
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Lick and paring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lick" instead a noun "Paring".

Nearby Word: pared
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