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Definition of lipping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
surface designTECH. having a lip-like, raised rim along an outer boundaryTECH.
- The dish is lipping, creating a small rim around the edge.
- The lipping border keeps spills from running off the tray.
- We chose tiles with a subtle lipping edge for the shower floor.
Origin of lipping
English, lip (edge) + -ing (action)
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- French:à bord relevé, ...
- German:randerhaben, ...
- Italian:con bordo rialzato, ...
- Spanish:con reborde, ...
- Portuguese:abaulado, ...
- Chinese:带凸缘的, ...
- Japanese:縁の立ち上がった, ...
- Arabic:مُحاط بِحافَّة بارِزَة, ...
- Hebrew:עִם שָׂפָה מוּגְבֶּהֶת, ...
- Russian:отбортованный, ...
- Ukrainian:з бортиком, ...
- Hindi:किनारे पर उभरा हुआ, ...
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 could 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)
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, ...
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