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lid
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- pronunciation:
- lId
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a hinged or removable cover for a container such as a dish, jar, or trunk.
I had trouble getting the lid off the pickle jar.You'll need a can opener to remove the lid of the cat food.
- synonyms:
- cap, top
- similar words:
- cork, cover, operculum, plug, stopper, stopple
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| definition 2: |
a fold of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eye; eyelid.
- synonyms:
- eyelid
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| definition 3: |
a restraint or upper limit.
a lid on borrowing for investments- synonyms:
- cap, ceiling, limit
- similar words:
- curb, maximum, restraint
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| definition 4: |
(informal) a maintaining of secrecy.
Let's keep a lid on this matter.- synonyms:
- cloak, concealment
- similar words:
- cover, cover-up, wrap
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| definition 5: |
(slang) a hat.
- synonyms:
- hat, headpiece
- similar words:
- beanie, bowler, cap, derby, fedora, fez, hard hat, Stetson, top hat, topper, toque, tuque
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| definition 6: |
(slang) an ounce of marijuana.
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| related words: |
closure |
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| derivation: |
lidded (adj.) |
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