licking (Meaning)
licking (n)
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
licking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Lick
licking (n.)
A lapping with the tongue.
A flogging or castigation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of licking
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licking Sentence Examples
- The dog was eagerly licking its bowl, savoring every last morsel.
- The cat daintily licked its paw, grooming itself meticulously.
- The child licked the ice cream cone with gusto, enjoying the sweet treat.
- The snake flicked its tongue, licking the air to detect its surroundings.
- The cow licked its calf with affection, nurturing its young.
- The thirsty traveler licked his dry lips, longing for a sip of water.
- The artist licked the brush, preparing it for use on the canvas.
- The lizard licked its prey, savoring the taste of its meal.
- The deer timidly licked a salt lick, supplementing its minerals.
- The spider licked its web, ensuring its sticky surface was fresh for trapping prey.
FAQs About the word licking
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest, the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blowsof Lick, A lapping with the tongue., A flogging or
trimming, loss,beating, whipping, defeat, rout, overthrow,plastering, failure, shellacking
victory, triumph, win,success, win, triumph, victory, success, accomplishment,achievement
The dog was eagerly licking its bowl, savoring every last morsel.
The cat daintily licked its paw, grooming itself meticulously.
The child licked the ice cream cone with gusto, enjoying the sweet treat.
The snake flicked its tongue, licking the air to detect its surroundings.
