lick

(boxing) a blow with the fist

I gave him a clout on his nose

touching with the tongue

the dog's laps were warm and wet

a salt deposit that animals regularly lick

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

did you solve the problem?

Work out your problems with the boss

take up with the tongue

The cat lapped up the milk

the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

We licked the other team on Sunday!

pass the tongue over

the dog licked her hand