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Meanings of lips in English
Pouring projection formed by eversion of the rim of the mouth or spout of a vessel.
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Usage of lips in English
1
His hands twitched; his lips quivered; the tears were in his eyes.
2
The lines of the mouth were crooked; the lips, thick and red.
3
Jenny could read his lips as he said, You're right; works fine.
4
Yet those present say one issue didn't even cross their lips: Brexit.
5
A faint smile parted the lips of the gentleman in the chair.
6
The Galavian smiled deep in his eyes only; his lips remained sober.
7
She forced some words past lips that would not let her speak.
8
Bats without facial membranes; with short obtuse and bull-doggish heads; large lips.
9
Greenleaf was silent; his lips showing the emotion he strove to control.
10
The pleasant glance of the eye contradicted the severity of the lips.
11
And both in turn felt the touch of the soft old lips.
12
An intense and startled expectancy dawned in his face; his lips parted.
13
She kisses his lips; he kisses hers; they solemnly bless each other.
14
She walked close beside me; her eyes shone wet; her lips trembled.
15
Her eyes opened wide; even her sweet lips parted; but she waited.
16
The lips of the Vermonter parted in a kind of savage grin.
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Lips through the time
Lips across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Common
United States of America
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