lick in Irish
lick in Irish is ligh — lick means to pass the tongue over something.
lick in Irish
ligh
(transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
What does "lick" mean?
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verb To pass the tongue over something.
"The dog licked her hand affectionately."
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verb To defeat decisively, especially in a fight or contest.
"Our team licked the rivals 5-0 last night."
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noun A single stroke of the tongue.
"She gave the ice cream one quick lick before it melted."
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noun A short musical phrase or riff, especially in guitar playing.
"The guitarist repeated the same bluesy lick throughout the solo."
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lick in a sentence
- The dog licked her hand affectionately.
- He licked the envelope before sealing it.
- Our team licked the rivals 5-0 last night.
- She gave the ice cream one quick lick before it melted.
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What is "lick" in Irish?
"lick" in Irish is ligh. lick means: To pass the tongue over something.
How do you use "lick" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog licked her hand affectionately." In Irish, "lick" is ligh.
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