Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lick | Yes | No | Yes | No |
poke | Yes | No | Yes | No |
lick (noun) | poke (noun) |
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touching with the tongue | (boxing) a blow with the fist |
(boxing) a blow with the fist | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick | a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases |
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | |
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous |
lick (verb) | poke (verb) |
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find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of | make a hole by poking |
take up with the tongue | poke or thrust abruptly |
pass the tongue over | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument |
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight | stir by poking |
search or inquire in a meddlesome way |