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Definition of lid - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
containermovable cover for a container
- She placed the lid on the pot.
2.
medicalTECH. upper fold of skin covering the eyeTECH.
- He closed his lids and fell asleep.
3.
- He never rides without his lid.
4.
controlrestraint or control on something
- They put a lid on the rumors.
5.
- He wore a stylish lid to the party.
6.
- He bought a lid from his friend.
Images of lid
movable cover for a container 
motorcyclist's crash helmet
Expressions with lid
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remove the cover from something
She lifted the lid off the pot to check the soup.
remove the cover from a container
She took the lid off the pot to check the soup.
the cover of a container is removed
The lid is off the jar now.
make hidden information or secrets known to everyone suddenly
The article blew the lid off the corruption scandal.
lose control emotionally or mentally
He flipped his lid when he saw the damage to his car..
control or restrain a situation
She managed to keep a lid on her emotions.
control or suppress information or emotions
They tried to keep the lid on the scandal.
perfect match or solution for someone or something
She believes there's a lid for every jar in love.
person who is a perfect match for someone
She believes there is a lid for every pot.
control or suppress a situation or emotion
He tried to put a lid on his anger.
stop something from increasing or continuing
The government decided to put the lid on rising inflation.
suddenly stop or end something
The manager decided to slam the lid on the project.
the hinged cover of a trunk
She lifted the trunk lid to reveal old photographs.
lid removed by twisting, used on jars or bottles
She opened the jar with a twist-off lid.
forcefully stop talking or making noise
He told her to put a lid on it during the meeting.
reveal something previously hidden or secret
The journalist lifted the lid on the corruption scandal.
everyone has a suitable partner
Don't worry about finding love; there's a lid for every pot.
informal term for a helmet, especially a motorcycle helmet
He never rides his bike without his skid lid..
condition where upper eyelid lags behind eye movement
The patient was diagnosed with lid lag due to thyroid issues.
movable skin fold beneath the eye covering the eyeball
The doctor examined the lower lid for signs of infection.
become very angry or upset suddenly
Don’t flip your lid when you hear the news.
acknowledge someone with respect or admiration
He dipped his lid to the brave firefighters.
Origin of lid
Old English, hlid (cover)
Terms with lid included in their meaning
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storage
container with a lid for storage
closure
put a lid on something to seal or close it
container
small, usually metal or plastic lid for sealing a bottle
tableware
dish with a lid for serving butter
cooking
heavy pot with a tight lid used for slow cooking
mechanics
joint on which a door or lid swings
cooking
deep cooking pot with a handle and lid
hygiene
lid covering the toilet bowl
mechanics
loosen a lid by rotating continuously
container
lid or cover of a container
mixing drinks
container with lid used to mix drinks by shaking
decoration
decorative fabric covering for a toilet lid
containers
container with a hinged lid for food
containers
lid or top for a container
hardware
physical control used to shut a device lid door or cover
nappy storage
container for storing soiled nappies, often with a lid for odor control
children
child's drinking cup with lid
waste container
bin with a lid that swings closed
drinking vessel
large drinking cup with a handle, sometimes with a hinged lid
cooking
large deep dish with a lid for serving soup
household
small tray with a lid used for collecting crumbs and ashes
timekeeping
watch with a protective hinged metal lid
artifact
ancient Chinese vessel with legs and a lid
containers
put a cover or lid on something
Examples of lid in a sentence
He lifted the lid to check the contents. Her lids fluttered as she woke up. The doctor examined his lids for any signs of infection. She bought a new lid for her weekend rides. His lid saved him during the accident. The government kept a lid on inflation.
He tried to keep a lid on his emotions. He tipped his lid to greet her. The cowboy's lid was dusty from the trail. They found a lid hidden in the drawer. A lid was exchanged discreetly in the alley.
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- French:couvercle, paupière, ...
- German:Deckel, Lid, ...
- Italian:coperchio, palpebra, ...
- Spanish:tapa, párpado, ...
- Portuguese:tampa, pálpebra, ...
- Chinese:盖子, 眼睑, ...
- Japanese:蓋, まぶた, ...
- Arabic:غِطَاء, جَفْن, ...
- Hebrew:מִכְסֶה, עַפְעַף, ...
- Russian:крышка, веко, ...
- Ukrainian:кришка, повіка, ...
- Hindi:ढक्कन, पलक, ...
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