lid

• Sustantivo que designa una pieza móvil o extraíble que cubre la parte superior de un recipiente, como una caja, un frasco o una olla, para cerrarlo o proteger su contenido.

A noun referring to a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container, such as a box, jar, or pot.

1. Cover for a containerA2formal

   A removable or hinged cover for the top of a container, such as a box, jar, or pot.

   Tapa

   • Please put the lid back on the jar after use.
   • The lid of the pot was too hot to touch.
   • She lifted the lid of the box to see what was inside.

   Sinónimoscapcovertop

2. EyelidB1formal

   The fold of skin that covers and protects the eye.

   Párpado

   • His lids were heavy with sleep.
   • She applied makeup to her upper lids.
   • The doctor examined the inside of his lower lid.

   Sinónimoseyelidpalpebra