= action by which animals ingest food with the help of their tongue
to lick up
Insignificant
literally: to lick the dust; hence: = process by which humans are deeply humiliated by being forced to lie prostrate on the ground before those in authority, and, in some cases, having to lick the dust from their feet
to lick the dust
Non-Exist
literally: to lick up; hence: = a process by which humans completely use up all vegetation in a certain area
to lick up > to consume
Non-Exist
literally: to lick up; hence: = process by which liquids are completely vaporized by fire