Example: "It was a narrow defeat"
To stroke with the tongue.
Example: "The cat licked its fur."
To lap; to take in with the tongue.
Example: "She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."
To beat with repeated blows.
To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
Example: "My dad can lick your dad."
To overcome.
Example: "I think i can lick this."
To perform cunnilingus.
To do anything partially.
(of flame, waves etc.) to lap.