lick: Meaning and Definition of

lick

1. to move quickly or lightly.
2. &hasp;). See(def. 10).
3. to bring to completion or perfection through discipline, hard work, etc.: They needed another rehearsal to lick the production into shape.
4. See (def. 7).
5. See(def. 4).
6. See(def. 16).
7. to lap up; devour greedily.

1. a stroke of the tongue over something.
2. as much as can be taken up by one stroke of the tongue.
3. See
1. a blow.
2. a brief, brisk burst of activity or energy.
3. a quick pace or clip; speed.
4. a small amount: I haven't done a lick of work all week.
5. Usually, licks. a critical or complaining remark.
6. Usually, licks.a musical phrase, as by a soloist in improvising.
7. a final turn or opportunity: We got in our last licks on the tennis court before the vacation ended.
8. a hasty and perfunctory performance in doing something: I didn't have time to clean thoroughly, so I gave the room a lick and a promise.