eyelid Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
    lid; palpebra.
    • his lids would stay open no longer

WordNet


Eye`lid" noun
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which an animal covers or uncovers the eyeball at pleasure.

Webster 1913