lid

/lɪd/
verb
  1. To put a lid on something; to cover.
    • He lidded the box and placed it on the shelf.
    • Make sure you lid the container before storing it in the fridge.
    • She lidded the jar after taking out a spoonful of honey.
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noun
  1. A removable or hinged cover for the top of a container.
    • Make sure the lid is screwed on tightly before shaking the bottle.
    • She lifted the lid of the pot to check the soup.
    • The box had a heavy wooden lid with a brass handle.
  2. An eyelid.
    • The bright sun made him squint, his lids half-closed.
    • His lids were heavy with sleep after the long drive.
    • She applied a thin layer of eyeshadow to her upper lid.
  3. A restraint or limit on something, especially information or activity.
    • He finally put a lid on his temper and walked away.
    • The company put a lid on new hiring until the budget is reviewed.
    • The government tried to keep a lid on the scandal.
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