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   lip

   /lɪp/

   noun

   • 1. either of the two fleshy parts which form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth: "he kissed her on the lips"
   • ▪ used to refer to a person's speech or to current topics of conversation: "downsizing is on everyone's lips at the moment"
   • ▪ another term for labium
   • 2. the edge of a hollow container or an opening: "the lip of the cup" Similar edgerimbrimmarginbordervergebrinkboundaryperimetermouthOpposite centre
   • ▪ a rounded, raised, or extended piece along an edge: "the cockpit is protected by a lip extending from the roof" Similar edgerimbrimmarginbordervergebrinkboundaryperimetermouthOpposite centre
   • 3. insolent or impertinent talk: informal "don't give me any of your lip!" Similar insolenceimpertinenceimpudencecheekrudenessaudacityeffronterydisrespectpresumptuousnesstemeritybrazennessinformal:saucebackchatmouthbrass neckgallOpposite politeness

   verb

   • 1. (of water) lap against: "beaches lipped by the surf rimming the Pacific"
   • 2. (of the ball) hit the rim of (a hole) but fail to go in: "Norman's putt lipped the hole and spun out"

   Word Origin Old Englishlippa, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lip and German Lippe, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin labia, labra ‘lips’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lipless adjective
   • 2. liplike adjective
   • 3. lipped adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIP definition: 1. one of the two soft parts that form the upper and lower edges of the mouth: 2. a part of an…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lipLip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LIP is either of two fleshy folds that surround the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and are organs of human speech essential to certain articulations; also : the red or pinkish margin of the human lip. How to use lip in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › lipLIP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Lip definition: either of the two fleshy parts or folds forming the margins of the mouth and functioning in speech.. See examples of LIP used in a sentence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › lipLip - definition of lip by The Free Dictionary

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   lip. (lĭp) n. 1. Anatomy. a. Either of two fleshy structures that surround the opening of the mouth in humans and other mammals. b. In humans, the smooth brownish to reddish border of the lip. 2. A structure or part that encircles or bounds an orifice, as: a. Anatomy A labium. b. The margin of flesh around a wound.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlip noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of lip noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   either of the two fleshy folds surrounding the mouth, playing an important role in the production of speech sounds, retaining food in the mouth, etc. Related adjective: labial. b. ( as modifier) lip salve.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › liplip - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   2 days ago · lip (third-person singular simple present lips, present participle lipping, simple past and past participle lipped) ( transitive ) To touch or grasp with the lips; to kiss ; to lap the lips against (something).

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLIP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   LIP definition: 1. one of the two soft, red edges of the mouth: 2. the edge of a container that liquid is poured…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishlip noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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    to stop yourself from saying something or from showing an emotion. lick/smack your lips. to move your tongue over your lips, especially before eating something good. (informal) to show that you are excited about something and want it to happen soon They were licking their lips at the thought of clinching the deal. my lips are sealed.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIP | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    LIP meaning: 1. one of the two soft, red edges of the mouth: 2. the edge of a container that liquid is poured…. Learn more.