plural lids
Definition of lid
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a movable cover for the opening of a hollow container (such as a vessel or box)
2
: eyelid
3
: the operculum in mosses
6
slang
: an ounce of marijuana
"He wanted privacy. He'd bought a keg of beer and a lid of dope and he didn't want his parents to know."— Sue Grafton
lid
verb
lidded; lidding
Definition of lid (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cover or supply with a lid
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The first known use of lid was before the 12th century
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