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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. lip 1. A rounded overhanging edge or member. 2.See lip strike. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Anomalies of the lips Lip pits: Lip pits, usually bilateral and found on the surface of the lower lip, are associated with cleft lip and palate as symptoms of van der Woude syndrome. |
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