Licking

The cat was licking its paws.

The cat is licking the candle stand out of love for the candle.

Mary is licking an ice cream cone.

Life is like licking honey off a cactus.

The cat is licking itself.

I am licking an ice-cream.

Licking it up would be much more appropriate!

Kissing a person who smokes is like licking an ashtray.

She was licking the spoon.

I know you're licking it when I'm not around.