• pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it

Synonyms: tongue, wet, moisten, wash, clean

• overcome (a person or problem) decisively

Synonyms: overcome, get the better of, solve, find an answer to, find a solution to, conquer, beat, quell, control, govern, master, curb, check, bridle, tame

• an act of licking something with the tongue

• a light coating or quick application of something, especially paint

Synonyms: dab, bit, drop, dash, spot, touch, hint, dribble, splash, sprinkle, trickle

• a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music

• a smart blow

Synonyms: knock, bang, hit, punch, thump, smack, crack, thwack, buffet, jolt, stroke, rap, tap, clip