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I'm really into a blush on the eyelid and on the high of the cheek. The singer of 'Cocteau Twins' used to do that - really pink eyelids. It added a little romance to the hard kind of street-edge clothes.
Chloe Sevigny

Meaning of "eyelid" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EYELID

eyelid  [ˈaɪˌlɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EYELID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eyelid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EYELID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

eyelid

Eyelid

An eyelid is a thin fold of skin that covers and protects the eye. With the exception of the prepuce and the labia minora, it has the thinnest skin of the whole body. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle retracts the eyelid to "open" the eye. This can be either voluntarily or involuntarily. The human eyelid features a row of eyelashes which serve to heighten the protection of the eye from dust and foreign debris, as well as from perspiration. "Palpebral" means relating to the eyelids. Its key function is to regularly spread the tears and other secretions on the eye surface to keep it moist, since the cornea must be continuously moist. They keep the eyes from drying out when asleep. Moreover, the blink reflex protects the eye from foreign bodies.

Definition of eyelid in the English dictionary

The definition of eyelid in the dictionary is either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeball related adjective palpebral. Other definition of eyelid is Also called: clamshell a set of movable parts at the rear of a jet engine that redirect the exhaust flow to assist braking during landing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EYELID


bellied
ˈbelɪd
bullied
ˈbʊlɪd
calid
ˈkælɪd
cichlid
ˈsɪklɪd
Euclid
ˈjuːklɪd
gelid
ˈdʒɛlɪd
halid
ˈhælɪd
jellied
ˈdʒɛlɪd
lid
lɪd
olid
ˈɒlɪd
pot-bellied
ˌpɒtˈbɛlɪd
rallied
ˈrælɪd
rock-solid
ˌrɒkˈsɒlɪd
scopelid
ˈskɒpəˌlɪd
semisolid
ˌsɛmɪˈsɒlɪd
skidlid
ˈskɪdˌlɪd
slid
slɪd
solid
ˈsɒlɪd
stolid
ˈstɒlɪd
valid
ˈvælɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EYELID

eyeglass
eyeglasses
eyehole
eyehook
eyelash
eyeless
eyelet
eyelet embroidery
eyeleteer
eyelevel
eyelift
eyelike
eyeliner
eyen
eyepiece
eyepoint
eyepopper
eyer
eyes
eyes front

WORDS THAT END LIKE EYELID

annelid
backslid
callid
camelid
chrysalid
chrysomelid
felid
flip one´s lid
glid
invalid
maelid
Ozalid
pallid
pan lid
psyllid
screw lid
semi-invalid
squalid
third eyelid
Valladolid

Synonyms and antonyms of eyelid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «eyelid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EYELID

Find out the translation of eyelid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of eyelid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «eyelid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

眼皮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

párpado
570 millions of speakers

English

eyelid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पलक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جَفْن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

веко
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pálpebra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নেত্রপল্লব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

paupière
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kelopak mata
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Augenlid
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

まぶた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

눈꺼풀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kelopak mata
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mí mắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண்ணிமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पापणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gözkapağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

palpebra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

powieka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

повіка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pleoapă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βλέφαρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ooglid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ögonlock
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

øyelokk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of eyelid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EYELID»

The term «eyelid» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.754 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about eyelid

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3 QUOTES WITH «EYELID»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word eyelid.
1
Denis O'Hare
Generally, it's a great exercise to not get stuck in one medium too long because you begin to lose perspective on the peculiar drawbacks and strengths of the medium. For example, if I'm in the back of the stage and I want you to see my emotional change by a flicker of my eyelid, we're all going to be in for a long boring evening.
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Chloe Sevigny
I'm really into a blush on the eyelid and on the high of the cheek. The singer of 'Cocteau Twins' used to do that - really pink eyelids. It added a little romance to the hard kind of street-edge clothes.
3
Paul Valery
Man's great misfortune is that he has no organ, no kind of eyelid or brake, to mask or block a thought, or all thought, when he wants to.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EYELID»

Discover the use of eyelid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to eyelid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Manual of Systematic Eyelid Surgery
These are presented in a logical order with clearly described indications to help select a specific operation as well as a note of the main possible complications.
J. R. O. Collin, 2006
2
Eyelid, Conjunctival, and Orbital Tumors: An Atlas and Textbook
This thoroughly updated edition combines the content of Atlas of Eyelid and Conjunctival Tumors and Atlas of Orbital Tumors and contains over 50 percent new material.
Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields, 2008
3
Eyelid Tumors: Clinical Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment
Updated with a key chapter on radiosurgery, the book also outlines the surgical anatomy of eyelids, and describes those techniques for tumor removal and lid reconstruction that the author has found most successful in 30 years of hands-on ...
Jay Justin Older, Richard J. Grostern, 2003
4
Diagnostic Atlas of Common Eyelid Diseases
Unlike any other source on the subject, this broad-ranging guide discusses the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of 120 eyelid disorders including benign lesions, malignant tumors, and acquired and congenital malpositions and diseases.
Jonathan J. Dutton, Gregg S. Gayre, Alan D. Proia, 2007
5
Techniques of Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery: A Case Study Approach
Insightful case studies span all aspects of cosmetic eyelid surgery, including complications, in this unique text.
Joseph A. Mauriello, 2004
6
Eyelid surgery: principles and techniques
Discusses free tissue grafts/reconstructive flaps/levator surgery/frontalis suspension/brow surgery/facial paralysis.
Clinton D. McCord, Mark A. Codner, T. Roderick Hester, 1995
7
Eyelid Myoclonia with Absences
This book summarises current knowledge on the topic; covering the underlying anatomy and physiology of the eyelids, the clinical and electro-encephalographic features and differential diagnosis in children and adults, including a discussion ...
John S. Duncan, Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos, 1996
8
Atlas of aesthetic eyelid & periocular surgery
This new, full-color atlas features practical guidance on the management of a full range of aesthetic eyelid disorders.
Henry M. Spinelli, Amy B. Lewis, Ebby Elahi, 2004
9
In the Flicker of an Eyelid
In the Flicker of an Eyelid, first published in French as L'espace d'un cillement in 1959, appears here in English for the first time in a graceful, expert translation by the veteran critic Carrol F. Coates and the award-winning Haitian ...
Jacques Stéphen Alexis, 2002
10
Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
Differential Diagnosis of Prominent Third Eyelid and Protrusion Generalized Enlargement of the Third Eyelid Thickened and depigmented, may or may not have corneal involvement ("pannus"): conjunctival scraping or biopsy: treat with topical ...
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EYELID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term eyelid is used in the context of the following news items.
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The answer to dry eyes treatment lies within the eyelid
The meibomian glands lie in the cartilage plate in the eyelid. These glands produce and oil like substance that is critical for a healthy tear film. «The Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Another View: Optometrists can help ease doctor shortage
This bill would allow optometrists to perform minor laser procedures to treat glaucoma and similar conditions, remove tiny lesions on the eyelid ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
3
Library hosts Zoomobile event
Cradled between Gilbert's hands, Iris, the Iranian eyelid lizard, was the second guest to take the stage. Grunert said Iris can detach its tail for ... «The Star Democrat, Jul 15»
4
RSPCA welcome DPP appeal of $350 fine for ACT animal cruelty …
Lucky also had a large mass on the left upper eyelid that was rubbing on the cornea, advanced dental disease and matted hair all over the ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
5
Baffoe: Wednesday Night Chicago Baseball Got Mixed Up
Woulda, coulda, shouldas are weighing on that one twitchy eyelid. Big picture, the Cubs are fine. Their more-than-realistic playoff hopes ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
6
Katie Price shares graphic images of her eye after developing a stye
It was taken as Katie, rocking pink nail varnish, pulled her eyelid down to show the sore area. In the captions, the former Celebrity Big Brother ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Hannibal Season 3 Recap: Hannibal FINALLY Has Will For Dinner …
... to the audience; how many times has someone's ability to take a life had the exact same treatment without anyone batting an eyelid? «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
8
Green Your Summer Beauty Routine at Aillea
Then add Seduce ($28) to the outer third of the eyelid and dab with inward strokes to blend so the colors transition seamlessly. 4. To finish the ... «5280 | The Denver Magazine, Jul 15»
9
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Collector's Edition Looks Pretty Cool
The edition also comes with some temporary tattoos for you to slap on as well. One will be for your arm, while the other sticks onto your eyelid. «Attack of the Fanboy, Jul 15»
10
A NutriBullet Blender Tragically Melted Off This Woman's Face
I could see the skin on my eyelid hanging down. My skin was melting off my face. It was unbearable." Tysha was quickly taken to the hospital to ... «Redbookmag.com, Jul 15»

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