eyelid

[ ahy-lid ]

/ ˈaɪˌlɪd /

noun

the movable lid of skin that serves to cover and uncover the eyeball.

Origin of eyelid

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at eye, lid

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Examples from the Web for eyelid

Close enough to see the tiny scar on his eyelid that looks like a birthmark.
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The $16 plastic frame appears to push up into the eyelid cover to separate it from the lid.
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We could find Waldo anywhere while tripping—like beneath a fingernail or inside our eyelid.
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In a country where corruption is so endemic it is said to be part of the constitution, I never once batted an eyelid.
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Eyelid lifts, which brighten the face and require little downtime, are his most popular surgeries.
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But there is always the feeling of breadth, even when he models an eyelid.
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He did not wink an eyelid, although he kept his snaky optics fixed on the captain.
The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2|Eugne Sue
But he did not stir nor wink an eyelid under the close scrutiny.
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey
Whenever danger comes near, that guard, our eyelid, closes and effectively wards off impending trouble.
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The Irishman slowly dropped an eyelid, for the school-house was close by the jail.
Hidden Gold|Wilder Anthony

British Dictionary definitions for eyelid

eyelid

/ (ˈaɪˌlɪd) /

noun

either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeballRelated adjective: palpebral

Also called: clamshell aeronautics a set of movable parts at the rear of a jet engine that redirect the exhaust flow to assist braking during landing

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Word Origin and History for eyelid

eyelid

mid-13c., from eye (n.) + lid (n.).

Medicine definitions for eyelid

eyelid

n.

Either of two folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the exposed portion of the eyeball.palpebra

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