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lip
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈlabju/la·bi·o
Definition
1Each of the two muscular folds that form the outer edge of the mouth.
Usage examples
“He bit his lip while thinking.”
“The lipstick stained her upper lip.”
Common combinations
upper liplower liplip edgecut on the lip
Idiomatic expressions
- to bite one's lip (to restrain oneself)
- to pass one's lips (to be spoken)