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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. 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.

3. 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.

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

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   noun. either of the two fleshy parts or folds forming the margins of the mouth and functioning in speech. Usually lips. these parts as organs of speech: I heard it from his own lips. lipstick: She usually wears a dramatic red lip. a projecting edge on a container or other hollow object: the lip of a pitcher.

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

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   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.wikipedia.org › wiki › LipLip - Wikipedia

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   The lips visibly express emotions such as a smile or frown, iconically by the curve of the lips forming an up-open or down-open arc, respectively. Lips can also be made pouty when whining or perky to be provocative.