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lick meaning in Tamil

நக்கு nakku

UK/lɪk/

lick in Tamil: நக்கு (nakku). In English, lick means to stroke with the tongue.

Tamil words for lick

to stroke with the tongue
நக்கு nakku

English meaning of lick

  1. verb To stroke with the tongue.
  2. verb To lap; to take in with the tongue.
  3. verb To beat with repeated blows.
  4. verb To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.

Full definition of lick

lick in a sentence

  • The cat licked its fur.
  • She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it.
  • Jim closed his eyes and licked his vanilla ice cream cone.

Synonyms of lick

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Questions about lick in Tamil

What is the meaning of lick in Tamil?
Lick in Tamil is நக்கு (nakku).
lick என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Lick: நக்கு (nakku).
What does lick mean in English?
Lick means to stroke with the tongue.

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