lid

US /lɪd/

UK /lɪd/

1.

a removable cover for the opening of a container

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Please put the lid back on the pot.

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The jar has a tight-fitting lid.

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cover cap top

2.

an eyelid

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Her eyelids fluttered as she tried to keep her lids open.

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He rubbed his tired lids.

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eyelid

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keep a lid on lift the lid on take the lid off