Lick and Rub

Lick

Lick verb - To strike repeatedly.

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Rub and lick are semantically related in tongue topic. In some cases you can use "Rub" instead the word "Lick" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like touch with tongue.

Nearby Words: licked, licking

Rub

Rub verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

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Lick and rub are semantically related in tongue topic. Sometimes you can use "Lick" instead the word "Rub" as a verb or a noun.

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How words are described

quick

quick lick

quick rub

Common collocations

nose	lick nose	rub nose
people	lick people	rub people
hand	lick hand	rub hand
face	lick face	rub face
Other words: dirt, food, blood, ear, hands, neck, eyes, feet, fingers.

Both words in one sentence

He'd do a whole routine where he would lick his fingers, rub his earlobes and wiggle his body several times before eventually saying he was now ready.

Source: Series / El Chavo del ocho

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