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lip 1. Anatomy a. either of the two fleshy folds surrounding the mouth, playing an important role in the production of speech sounds, retaining food in the mouth, etc. b. (as modifier): lip salve 2. the corresponding part in animals, esp mammals 4. the embouchure and control in the lips needed to blow wind and brass instruments lip [lip] (anatomy) A fleshy fold above and below the entrance to the mouth of mammals. (civil engineering) A parapet placed on the downstream margin of a millrace or apron in order to minimize scouring of the river bottom. (design engineering) Cutting edge of a fluted drill formed by the intersection of the flute and the lip clearance angle, and extending from the chisel edge at the web to the circumference. (medicine) The margin of an open wound. (science and technology) The edge of a hollow cavity or container. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A double lip weather stripping properly installs according to the shape of door, even if is not smooth and thus helps to seal the floor with the door. The blender can be configured with: single or multiple charging ports located on the top of the vessel; contoured access doors on the side; double lip, lantern ring or gas/liquid shaft seals; and a paddle gate, knife gate, plug gate or universal flange at the discharge. Complementing these hygienic design features are an NTN Blue double lip seal and a GAMMA seal fitted on the shaft to guard against any risk of ingress to the motor. |
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