overlick

/ˌoʊvərˈlɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to lick something over, especially a wound

“The nurse carefully overlicked the cut to promote healing.”

2. noun

the act of licking something over, especially a wound

“The overlicking of the wound was crucial to its recovery.”

Synonyms

  • dab
  • lick

Antonyms

  • lick
  • scour