1. (

• eyelid ,
• lid ,
• palpebra

) either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer" ;

2. (

• lid

) a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.; "he raised the piano lid" ;

3. (

• hat ,
• chapeau ,
• lid ,

) headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim ;