Usage Note
Lamer is a regular -er verb used for the physical act of licking. It appears in the idiom lamer las heridas ('to lick one's wounds'). It is distinct from chupar (to suck) and probar (to taste).
Examples
"El perro lamió la mano de su dueño."
Natural Translation
The dog licked its owner's hand.
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