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Lick (Noun)

A salt deposit that animals regularly lick.

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

(boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The boxer landed a solid lick to his opponent's jaw, sending him stumbling backward.
A quick lick to the ribs left the fighter gasping for air.
The champion's powerful lick sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.
A swift lick to the temple left the boxer dazed and disoriented.
The underdog's lucky lick caught the favorite off guard, opening up a cut above his eye.

Touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.