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eyelid 1. either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeball 2. Aeronautics a set of movable parts at the rear of a jet engine that redirect the exhaust flow to assist braking during landing eyelid [′ī‚lid] (anatomy) A movable, protective section of skin that covers and uncovers the eyeball of many terrestrial animals. 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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| In the twinkling of an eyelid, the Cat leaped on him, and ate him, feathers and all. He was nine years old; he was a child; but he knew his own soul, it was precious to him, he guarded it as the eyelid guards the eye, and without the key of love he let no one into his soul. Pelet, "the eyelid will flicker, the light-coloured lashes be lifted a second, and a blue eye, glancing out from under the screen, will take its brief, sly, searching survey, and retreat again. |
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