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eyelid
[ahy-lid]
eyelid
/ ˈɪˌɪ /
noun
either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeball
Also called: clamshell.aeronautics a set of movable parts at the rear of a jet engine that redirect the exhaust flow to assist braking during landing
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
For years, the most sought-after features were a blend of Western ideals, anime fantasy and K-Pop inspiration: The double eyelid, the sculpted jawline, the prominent nose, and the symmetrical face.
Mr Kashti suffered swollen and bruised eyelids, a swollen nose and bruising to his back, knees and leg and a cut to the scalp.
Symptoms include drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, blurry vision and weak muscles.
“Check to see if their eyelids were burnt,” his father said.
He clamps his eyes closed, and when he refuses to open them at Romy’s request, she reaches up to pry open his eyelids, causing him to smile.
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