[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often followed byup, off, from,etc.):to lick a postage stamp; to lick an ice-cream cone.", "to make, or cause to become, by stroking with the tongue:to lick a spoon clean.", "(of waves, flames, etc.) to pass or play lightly over:The flame licked the dry timber.", "Informal.to hit or beat, especially as a punishment; thrash; whip.to overcome or defeat, as in a fight, game, or contest.to outdo or surpass.", "to hit or beat, especially as a punishment; thrash; whip.", "to overcome or defeat, as in a fight, game, or contest.", "to outdo or surpass."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to move quickly or lightly."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a stroke of the tongue over something.", "as much as can be taken up by one stroke of the tongue.", "salt lick salt lick.", "Informal.a blow.a brief, brisk burst of activity or energy.a quick pace or clip; speed.a small amount:I haven't done a lick of work all week.", "a blow.", "a brief, brisk burst of activity or energy.", "a quick pace or clip; speed.", "a small amount:I haven't done a lick of work all week.", "Usuallylicks.a critical or complaining remark.", "Usuallylicks.Jazz Slang.a musical phrase, as by a soloist in improvising."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb phrase", "List Items": ["to lap up; devour greedily."]}]