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.
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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
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
Hypernyms
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