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lip

/lɪp/

Translations

lipnoun

lips

/lɪp/

губа

She applied lipstick to her lips.

Она нанесла помаду на свои губы.

Additional translations

Synonyms

lipverb

lipped

Past Simple

lipped

Past Participle

lipping

Gerund

/lɪp/

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lipadjective

/lɪp/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the lips, e.g. "lip balm".

Definitions

lipnoun

Either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth.

She applied a bright red lipstick to her lips before heading out.

The edge of a hollow or concave object, such as a container or a wound.

He carefully poured the liquid over the lip of the cup.

A projecting edge or rim, often used to refer to the edge of a surface.

The lip of the canyon provided a breathtaking view of the valley below.

Impertinent or disrespectful talk; backtalk.

The teacher warned the student not to give her any more lip.

lipverb

To touch or press with the lips, especially as a sign of affection or greeting.

She lipped the baby's forehead gently before putting him to bed.

To speak or express something with the lips, often silently or without sound.

He lipped the words 'thank you' across the room to his friend.

To form or shape with the lips, as in playing a wind instrument.

The musician expertly lipped the notes on his trumpet.

lipadjective

Relating to, intended for, or located at the lips.

She always carries lip balm for when her lips feel dry.