Definition of Eyelid in English :

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Eyelid meaning in English

Meaning of Eyelid in English

Pronunciation of Eyelid in English

Eyelid pronunciation in English

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Eyelid

see synonyms of eyelid

Noun

1. eyelid, lid, palpebra

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

Example Sentences:
'his lids would stay open no longer'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Eyelid

see synonyms of eyelid
noun
1. 
either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeball
▶ Related adjective: palpebral
2. 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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Eyelid

see synonyms of eyelid
noun
either of the two movable folds of flesh that cover and uncover the front of the eyeball

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Eyelid

see synonyms of eyelid
n.
Either of two folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the exposed portion of the eyeball.

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