lid

(noun, verb)

noun

1. either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

- his lids would stay open no longer

Similar word(s): eyelid, palpebra

Definition categories: body

2. a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.

- he raised the piano lid

Definition categories: man–made, cover, top

3. headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

Similar word(s): chapeau, hat

Definition categories: man–made, headdress, headgear

verb

1. To put a lid on something.