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lick vs blow

blow vs lick

lick and blow both are nouns.

lick and blow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lick Yes No Yes No
blow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blow is a hypernym of lick; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than lick:
  • lick: (boxing) a blow with the fist
  • blow: a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
lick (noun) blow (noun)
touching with the tongue a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
(boxing) a blow with the fist forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick street names for cocaine
an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air
lick (verb) blow (verb)
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of exhale hard
take up with the tongue free of obstruction by blowing air through
pass the tongue over melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight burst suddenly
shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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