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lick

UK
/lɪk/
US
/lɪk/
lick up

Translations

licknoun
licks
pl
UK
/lɪk/
US
/lɪk/
tracePetite quantité, souvent dans des expressions comme « a lick of … ».
He added a lick of paint to the old chair to make it look new.
Il a ajouté une trace de peinture à l’ancienne chaise pour lui donner un aspect neuf.
coupFamilier, surtout en anglais nord-américain.
He took a lick to the jaw but managed to stay on his feet.
Il a pris un coup à la mâchoire, mais a réussi à rester debout.
riffMusique, surtout en jazz ou en rock.
The guitarist played a catchy lick that got the crowd cheering.
Le guitariste a joué un riff entraînant qui a fait applaudir la foule.
coup de langueGeste rapide avec la langue.
The dog gave his owner's face a quick lick.
Le chien a donné un rapide coup de langue au visage de son maître.
Additional translations
salineLieu où les animaux viennent lécher du sel ou des minéraux.
Synonyms
sample
stroke
touch
swipe
taste
lickverb
licked
Past Simple
licked
Past Participle
licking
Gerund
UK
/lɪk/
US
/lɪk/
résoudreFamilier, au sens de venir à bout d’un problème.
After weeks of hard work, the engineers finally licked the issue with the software.
Après des semaines de travail acharné, les ingénieurs ont enfin résolu le problème du logiciel.
écraserFamilier, pour une victoire nette ou écrasante.
The home team managed to lick their rivals in the final match.
L’équipe locale a réussi à écraser ses rivaux lors du match final.
The cat began to lick its paws after finishing its meal.
Le chat a commencé à lécher ses pattes après avoir fini son repas.
Additional translations
lécherAu figuré, pour des flammes, des vagues ou un mouvement similaire.
Synonyms
taste
sample
slurp
savor
lap
wet

Definitions

licknoun
A small amount or quick application of something, especially a liquid.
He added a lick of paint to the old chair to make it look new.
A rapid movement of the tongue over something.
The dog gave his owner's face a quick lick.
A short musical phrase or riff, especially in jazz or rock music.
The guitarist played a catchy lick that got the crowd cheering.
A place where animals, especially cattle, go to lick salt or other minerals from the ground.
The farmer led the herd to the salt lick in the pasture.
A hard blow or hit, especially a punch (chiefly North American, informal).
He took a lick to the jaw but managed to stay on his feet.
lickverb
To pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste, moisten, or clean it.
The cat began to lick its paws after finishing its meal.
To defeat someone comprehensively in a contest or competition.
The home team managed to lick their rivals in the final match.
To overcome or solve a problem or challenge.
After weeks of hard work, the engineers finally licked the issue with the software.
Of flames, waves, or a similar moving thing, to pass lightly over or against (a surface).
Orange flames licked at the curtains as the fire grew.
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