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licking: noun
lick: I. noun II. transitive verb

licking [-ɪŋ] N

1. licking inf (physical beating):

licking

licking

взбу́чка f

2. licking sports:

licking

пораже́ние nt

licking

разгро́м m

I . lick [lɪk] N

1. lick with tongue:

lick

обли́зывание nt

2. lick:

a lick of paint

то́нкий слой m кра́ски

3. lick MUS:

lick

музыка́льная фра́за f

Phrases:

at a hell of a lick

с бе́шеной ско́ростью

a (cat's) lick and a promise Brit inf

небре́жно [или ко́е-как] сде́ланная рабо́та f

II . lick [lɪk] VB trans

1. lick with tongue:

lick

lick

обли́зывать

2. lick (lightly touch):

lick

дотя́гиваться (языко́м)

lick

лизну́ть

3. lick Am inf:

lick (defeat)

наноси́ть пораже́ние

lick (defeat)

победи́ть

lick (be too difficult for)

затрудня́ть

to have got sb licked fig

затрудня́ть кого́-ли́бо

4. lick inf (beat):

lick

колоти́ть

lick

Phrases:

to lick sb's arse, to lick sb's ass Am vulg

пресмыка́ться пе́ред кем-ли́бо

to lick one's lips

обли́зываться

to lick one's lips

смакова́ть

to lick one's wounds

зали́зывать ра́ны

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One theory is that excessive licking causes endorphin release, which reduces pain and makes the dog feel temporarily euphoric. en.wikipedia.org

When wolves are together, they commonly indulge in behaviors such as nose pushing, jaw wrestling, cheek rubbing and facial licking. en.wikipedia.org

One theory is that excessive licking causes endorphin release, which reduces pain and makes the dog feel euphoric temporarily. en.wikipedia.org

When something enjoyably sweet is tasted, characteristic licking responses occur. en.wikipedia.org

Another complication of the hot-plate test is determining what constitutes a behavioral pain response; is it the lifting/licking of paws, vocalization, attempting to climb out of the cylinder, etc. en.wikipedia.org

Paradoxically, constant licking of the lips causes drying and irritation, and eventually the mucosa splits or cracks. en.wikipedia.org

Removal of the salivary glands of mice and rats slows wound healing, and communal licking of wounds among rodents accelerates wound healing. en.wikipedia.org

Nonetheless, licking does play a role for humans. en.wikipedia.org

Compare that to the licking scene. en.wikipedia.org

Communal licking is common in several primate species. en.wikipedia.org

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