γλείφω — meaning in English

English meaning

• lick verb To pass the tongue over something.
• suck verb To draw liquid or air into the mouth using the lips and tongue.

Senses

γλείφω is used for these senses in English:

• lick (transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
• suck (transitive) To work the lips and tongue on (an object) to extract moisture or nourishment; to absorb (something) in the mouth. [from 14th c.]

lick — full definition

1. verb To pass the tongue over something.
2. verb To defeat decisively, especially in a fight or contest.
3. noun A single stroke of the tongue.
4. noun A short musical phrase or riff, especially in guitar playing.

suck — full definition

1. verb To draw liquid or air into the mouth using the lips and tongue.
2. verb To draw something in a particular direction, as if by suction.
3. verb To be very bad or unpleasant.

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