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lid
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1lid

noun \ˈlid\

Definition of LID

1
: a movable cover for the opening of a hollow container (as a vessel or box)
2
: eyelid
3
: the operculum in mosses
4
slang : hat
5
: something that confines, limits, or suppresses : check, restraint
6
: an ounce of marijuana
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Examples of LID

  1. <I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.>
  2. <as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd>

Origin of LID

Middle English, from Old English hlid; akin to Old High German hlit cover, and probably to Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to LID

Synonyms
cap, cover, top

Rhymes with LID

bid, fid, gid, grid, hid, id, kid, Kidd, mid, quid, rid, skid, squid, SQUID, whid

2lid

transitive verb
lid·dedlid·ding

Definition of LID

: to cover or supply with a lid

First Known Use of LID

13th century

lid

noun \ˈlid\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of LID

: eyelid

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