1.a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
2.touching with the tongue;
the dog's laps were warm and wet
3.(boxing) a blow with the fist;
I gave him a clout on his nose
1.beat thoroughly in a competition or fight;
We licked the other team on Sunday!
2.pass the tongue over;
the dog licked her hand
3.find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of;
did you solve the problem?
4.take up with the tongue;
The cat lapped up the milk