lip

Definition

• n. either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
• n. (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
• n. either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

Word forms

Plural

lips

Example sentences

1. n.

   She applied lipstick to her lips before going out.

2. vt.

   He lipped the words softly, hoping no one would hear.

3. a.

   His lip service to the project didn't impress the team.

4. [計]

   The new protocol allows for larger lip packets to improve data transfer.