lick

Take up with the tongue.

“the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast”

Pass the tongue over.

“the dog licked her hand”

Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of.

Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight.

“We licked the other team on Sunday!”

Touching with the tongue.

(boxing) a blow with the fist.

A salt deposit that animals regularly lick.