licking
14 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #10,710
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈɪkɪŋ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural lickings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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