Definition of lip - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalfleshy part of the mouth
- She bit her lip nervously..
2.
containerthe projecting rim of an open container
- He poured water from the lip of the jug.
3.
- He got in trouble for giving lip to the teacher.
4.
musicTECH. the embouchure and control in the lips for instrumentsTECH.
- His lip was strong from years of playing trumpet.
5.
plantTECH. one of the two parts of a labiate corollaTECH.
- The flower's lip was a vibrant color.
Verb
1.
mouthintr. simulate speech without soundintr.
- She lipped the lyrics during the performance.
2.
kisstr. touch or grasp with the lipstr.
- She gently lipped the baby's forehead.
3.
designtr. Rare form the rim or edge of somethingtr. Rare
- The clay was lipped to create a smooth finish.
4.
natureintr. Rare wash against a surfaceintr. Rare
- The waves lipped against the shore.
5.
sportstr. TECH. cause a golf ball to hit the cup's rimtr. TECH.
- The ball lipped the cup but didn't go in.
Images of lip
the projecting rim of an open container
Expressions with lip
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speak disrespectfully or argue back to someone in authority
Don't give lip to your teacher.
swollen lip from being hit or hurt
He got a fat lip during the game.
insincere support or promises not meant to be acted on
He paid lip service to the idea but did nothing.
absence of disrespectful talk or backtalk
The teacher demanded no lip from the students.
show nervousness or embarrassment by biting the lip
He bit his lip during the awkward silence.
express approval or support without taking action
The politician paid lip service to environmental issues but did nothing to help.
press your lips together to stop yourself from speaking
Bite your lip and let her finish before you respond.
stay silent to keep a secret or avoid trouble
He decided to button his lip during the meeting.
keep a secret or not reveal information
Button your lip until the deal is signed, or we lose everything.
express scorn or disapproval through facial expression
She curled her lip when she saw the mess.
showing dislike or contempt through facial expression
Her lip curled when she saw the mess.
speak impulsively without thinking or enough knowledge
He tends to shoot from the lip in meetings.
stoic, unemotional attitude
He maintained a stiff upper lip during the sad movie..
stop talking immediately or be quiet
He was told to zip his lip during the meeting.
stop talking or be quiet
When the bell rang, the coach snapped, "Zip your lip!"
speak rudely or disrespectfully to someone
He got in trouble for lipping off to the teacher.
jewelry worn in a pierced lip
His lip piercing is a small silver ring.
bottom part of the lips on the face
She bit her lower lip nervously.
cause a cut or break in someone's lip
He fell and split his lip on the sidewalk.
the area between the mouth and the nose
He had a small scar on his upper lip.
products designed to protect moisturize or treat the lips
This brand offers a full line of lip care for winter.
makeup for lips, adds shine and color
She put on lip gloss before the party.
makeup pencil used to outline lips and stop lipstick bleeding
She used lip liner before applying her lipstick.
substance applied to lips to moisturize and heal
She applied lip balm to soothe her chapped lips..
Origin of lip
Old English, lippa (lip)
Terms with lip included in their meaning
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dairy
white residue on upper lip after drinking milk
kitchen
small saucepan with a lip for pouring
grooming
facial hair between the nose and upper lip
container
tube or lip for pouring liquids
music
musical instrument with a brass tube, mouthpiece, and lip vibration sound
facial hair
hair growing on the upper lip
lip movement
round one's lips as if intending to kiss
container part
tube or lip projecting from a container to direct flow
facial expression
raise a corner of the lip in scorn
disdain
facial expression showing scorn with a curled lip
grooming
small patch of facial hair below the lower lip
lip care
lip balm in a cylindrical tube
film music
singer who records songs for actors to lip-sync
facial expression
raise the upper lip to show contempt
animal
marking resembling an upper-lip stripe on animals or objects
medical
double curve of the upper lip
face
the groove between the nose and upper lip
zootomy
the junction of an animal's upper lip
emotion
having a protruding lower lip
medical
relating to the cheek and lip
materials
plant-based wax used in cosmetics like lip balms
children's dining
plastic plate with lip for catching food
birth defect
cleft lip present at birth
forensic science
study of lip prints to identify people
Examples of lip in a sentence
Her lip quivered as she tried not to cry. The lip of the cup was chipped. She carefully wiped the lip of the bottle. She gave her parents lip and was grounded. His constant lip got him sent to the principal's office. Her lip needed training for the French horn.
The musician's lip was crucial for the performance. The botanist studied the lip of the plant. Each lip of the flower had a unique pattern. He lipped the dialogue during the rehearsal. The actor lipped his lines to help the lead. He lipped the edge of the cup cautiously. The horse lipped the sugar cube from her hand. The potter expertly lipped the vase's edge. She lipped the cup to prevent spills. The gentle waves lipped at the boat's hull. Raindrops lipped against the window pane. She watched the ball lip the edge of the hole. His putt lipped the cup, costing him the game.
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- French:lèvre, mimer, ...
- German:Lippe, die Lippen bewegen, ...
- Italian:labbro, mimare, ...
- Spanish:labio, mover los labios, ...
- Portuguese:lábio, fazer mímica, ...
- Chinese:嘴唇, 对口型, ...
- Japanese:唇, 口パクする, ...
- Arabic:شَفَة, حَرَّكَ شَفَتَيْهِ, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂפָה, לְהַנִּיעַ אֶת הַשְּׂפָתַיִם בְּלִי קוֹל, ...
- Russian:губа, шевелить губами, ...
- Ukrainian:губа, імітувати, ...
- Hindi:होंठ, बिना आवाज़ के दोहराना, ...
Definition of LIP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: litigant in personTECH. UK person representing themselves in courtTECH. UK
- The LIP prepared all the court documents without a lawyer.
- The LIP struggled with the legal jargon.
- As a LIP, he found the process daunting.
Origin of LIP
Old English lippa (lip)
View all translations of LIP
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- French:partie se défendant seule, ...
- German:LIP, ...
- Italian:LIP, ...
- Spanish:litigante sin abogado, ...
- Portuguese:Litigante em Pessoa, ...
- Chinese:无律师当事人, ...
- Japanese:本人訴訟者, ...
- Arabic:مُتَقاضٍ بدون محامٍ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְדַּיֵּן הַמְיַצֵּג אֶת עַצְמוֹ, ...
- Russian:истец, представляющий себя самостоятельно, ...
- Ukrainian:ЛІП, ...
- Hindi:स्वयं प्रतिनिधि मुकदमेबाज, ...
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