ETYM Cf. OSw. lägga to place, strike, prick.
To pass the tongue over; SYN. lap.
1. Frapper.
2. (Familier) Taper.
3. Corriger. Battre sa femme.
4. Vaincre. Battre l'ennemi.
5. Mêler. Battre les cartes.
6. (Intrans.) Palpiter. Un coeur qui bat.
7. (Intrans.) Claquer. Battre des mains.
1. Licher. Lécher le plat.
2. (Au figuré) (Familier) Flatter. Lécher son chef.
1. Touching with the tongue; SYN. lap.
2. A musical figure; specifically; an interpolated and usually improvised figure or flourish
3. A critical thrust; dig, barb