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eyelid

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eye·lid also eye-lid  (ld)
n.
Either of two folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the exposed portion of the eyeball.
eyelid
Noun
either of the two folds of skin that cover an eye when it is closed
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.eyelideyelid - either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer"
lid, palpebra
eye, oculus, optic - the organ of sight
protective fold - a flap of tissue that protects what it covers
eyelash, lash, cilium - any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
conjunctiva - a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
Translations
eyelid [ˈaɪlɪd] n → párpado
eyelid [ˈaɪlɪd] eye n → paupière f
eyelid [ˈaɪlɪd] eye n → Augenlid nt
eyelid [ˈaɪlɪd] n → palpebra


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In the twinkling of an eyelid, the Cat leaped on him, and ate him, feathers and all.
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He was nine years old; he was a child; but he knew his own soul, it was precious to him, he guarded it as the eyelid guards the eye, and without the key of love he let no one into his soul.
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Pelet, "the eyelid will flicker, the light-coloured lashes be lifted a second, and a blue eye, glancing out from under the screen, will take its brief, sly, searching survey, and retreat again.
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