Definition of "Lick" :

noun: (boxing) a blow with the fist

noun: touching with the tongue

noun: a salt deposit that animals regularly lick

verb: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

verb: take up with the tongue

"The cub licked the milk from its mother's breast."

verb: beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

"We licked the other team on Sunday!."

verb: pass the tongue over

"The dog licked her hand."