Punch vs Lick - What's the Difference?
Definition as Noun
touching with the tongue
(boxing) a blow with the fist
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
Definition as Noun
an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
(boxing) a blow with the fist
a tool for making holes or indentations
Definition as Verb
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
pass the tongue over
take up with the tongue
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Definition as Verb
drive forcibly as if by a punch
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
deliver a quick blow to
Examples
"the dog's laps were warm and wet"
"I gave him a clout on his nose"
"We licked the other team on Sunday!"
"the dog licked her hand"
"The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"
"did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"
"I gave him a clout on his nose"
"the nail punched through the wall"
"perforate the sheets of paper"
"he punched me in the stomach"