eyelid
[ ahy-lid ]
/ ˈaɪˌlɪd /
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noun
the movable lid of skin that serves to cover and uncover the eyeball.
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Words nearby eyelid
eye lens, eyeless, eyelet, eyeleteer, eyelevel, eyelid, eyelift, eyeliner, eye-minded, eye of a hurricane, eye of a needle
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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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Medical 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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