Lid (Noun)

Meaning 1

Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • Her eyelids drooped as she struggled to stay awake during the long lecture.
  • The delicate skin of her eyelids was easily irritated by the harsh soap.
  • He rubbed his tired eyelids, trying to shake off the fatigue.
  • Her eyelids fluttered closed as she drifted off to sleep.
  • The heavy makeup accentuated the shape of her eyelids, making her eyes look larger.

Synonyms

  • Palpebra
  • Eyelid

Hypernyms

  • Protective Fold

Meaning 2

A movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.; "he raised the piano lid".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Carefully, Emma raised the glass lid from the beautifully presented cherry tart.
  • Putting his arms together the mime exaggerated struggling to open the firm-fitting lid.
  • Jared tightly closed the rust-encrusted lid of the abandoned trunk.
  • During piano lessons, Emmanuelle practiced lifting the black lid and placing her fingers on the keyboard.
  • After washing the lid, she carefully replaced it on the stained ceramic casserole dish.

Hypernyms

  • Cover

Meaning 3

Headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She put on her hat to shield her face from the scorching sun.
  • The baseball player adjusted his cap to get a better view of the scoreboard.
  • The cowboy tipped his hat to greet the lady as she walked by.
  • The police officer wore a helmet to protect himself from the rioters.
  • The woman carefully placed her fedora on her head to complete her outfit.

Synonyms

  • Hat
  • Chapeau

Hypernyms

  • Headgear
  • Headdress

Hyponyms

  • Bonnet
  • Campaign Hat
  • Deerstalker
  • Tyrolean
  • Tirolean
  • Sailor
  • Fur Hat
  • Trilby
  • Felt Hat
  • Dress Hat
  • Poke Bonnet
  • Skimmer
  • Fedora
  • Sou'wester
  • Leghorn
  • Straw Hat
  • Silk Hat
  • Beaver
  • Bowler
  • Plug Hat
  • Stovepipe
  • Cocked Hat
  • Titfer
  • Derby
  • Panama Hat
  • High Hat
  • Bearskin
  • Busby
  • Boater
  • Shovel Hat
  • Dunce's Cap
  • Top Hat
  • Dunce Cap
  • Cavalier Hat
  • Slouch Hat
  • Woman's Hat
  • Stetson
  • Sun Hat
  • Bowler Hat
  • Cowboy Hat
  • Toque
  • Topper
  • Snap-brim Hat
  • Sunhat
  • Ten-gallon Hat
  • Sombrero
  • Millinery
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