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n. Slang A beating, thrashing, or spanking.

n. Slang A severe loss or defeat.

n. A severe beating.

n. A great loss or defeat.

v. Present participle of lick.

n. A lapping with the tongue.

n. A flogging or castigation.

n. The act of one who licks.

n. A beating; a thrashing.

n. The adhesion of textile fibers (cotton) to any surface in the process of manufacture.

n. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

n. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

"I imagine much wound-licking is going on and the long-term damage remains to be seen."

defeat   

lick   

clicking    flicking    kicking    picking    sticking    ticking    tricking