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Lid

/lɪd/

A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

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📖 Definitions of "Lid"

noun

1
A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

noun

1
The top or cover of a container.
2
A cap or hat.
3
One ounce of cannabis.
4
A bodyboard or bodyboarder.

verb

1
To put a lid on (something).

🔄 Synonyms of "Lid"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
chapeaunoun	A hat.
hatnoun	(clothing) A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
eyelidnoun	A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lid"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
chapeaunoun	A hat.
hatnoun	(clothing) A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
eyelidnoun	A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.
covernoun	A lid.
toppernoun	Something that is on top.
coversnoun	The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.
boxnoun	Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
veilnoun	Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
bezelnoun	The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.
suitcasenoun	A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
doornoun	(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
capnoun	A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.
hoodnoun	A covering for the head, usually attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.
bonnetnoun	A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
roofnoun	(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
greasenoun	Animal fat in a melted or soft state.
slipnoun	An act or instance of slipping.
frictionnoun	The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
tanknoun	A closed container for liquids or gases.
waynoun	(heading) To do with a place or places.