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lip (lip)
noun
- either of the two fleshy folds forming the edges of the mouth
- anything like a lip, as in structure or in being an edge, rim, or margin; specif.,
- the edge of a wound
- the projecting rim of a pitcher, cup, etc.
- the edge of the mouthpiece of a wind instrument
- the edge on either side of the sound-producing opening of an organ flue pipe
- the cutting edge of any of certain tools
- Anat. labium
- Bot. a lip-shaped corolla, calyx, or petal, as in a mint or an orchid
- labellum
- the position and use of the lips in playing a wind instrument; embouchure
- Slang impertinent or insolent talk
Etymology: ME lippe < OE lippa, akin to MDu lippe < IE base *leb-, to hang loosely, lip > L labes, a falling, labium, lip
transitive verb lipped, lipping lip′·ping
- to touch with the lips; specif.,
- to place the lips in the proper position for playing (a wind instrument)
- Archaic to kiss
- to utter, esp. softly
- Golf to come just to the edge of (the cup): said of the ball
adjective
- Phonet. articulated with a lip or the lips; labial: not widely used as a technical term a lip consonant
- of or for the lips
- from the lips only; spoken, but insincere
Related Forms:
- lipless lip′·less adjective
bite one's lip
hang on the lips of
keep a stiff upper lip
☆smack one's lips
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Alternate definitions:
lip
n.
A fleshy portion of the mouth
speech organ, fold of flesh, edge of the mouth, liplike part, labium, labrum; see also mouth1.An edge
spout, margin, brim, flange, portal, nozzle, overlap, projection, flare; see also edge 1, rim.
bite one's lips
hang on the lips of
keep a stiff upper lip*
smack one's lips
Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Converse of object
- quiver: Whip Me Cream is a more subtle, creamy shade that makes your quivering lips taste of sweet cream.
Adjective modifier
- cleft: Why are babies born with a cleft lip or cleft palate?
Modifies a noun
- balm: Give lips the kiss of life with a new protecting lip balm for men.
Noun used with modifier
- pouty: Now after using the device for several months I can achieve really full, pouty lips when I want.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
In youth open your mind, And let all learning in; Words the head does not shape Are worthless, out and in. Words wit has not salted,No nearer the heart than the lip, Are nothing more than wind, A puppy's insolent yelp.
But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,HetrustedontheL that hewoulddeliverhim: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Now we lament one Who danced on a plume of words, Sang with a fountain's panache, Dazzled like slate roofs in sun After rain, was flighty as birds And alone as a mountain ash. The ribald, inspired urchin Leaning over the lip Of his world, as over a rock pool Or a lucky dip, Found everything brilliant and virgin.
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