Word Finder - lips

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Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.

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• labium

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A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.

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• labium

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(by extension) The projecting rim of an open container; a short open spout.

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• edge
• rim
• spout

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Backtalk; verbal impertinence.

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Don’t give me any lip!

synonyms

• backchat
• cheek (informal)
• impudence
• rudeness

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The edge of a high spot of land.

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The sharp cutting edge on the end of an auger.

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One of the two opposite divisions of a labiate corolla.

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The distinctive petal of the Orchis family.

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One of the edges of the aperture of a univalve shell.

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Embouchure: the condition or strength of a wind instrumentalist's lips.

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To touch or grasp with the lips; to kiss; to lap the lips against (something).

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(of something inanimate) To touch lightly.

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To wash against a surface, lap.

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To rise or flow up to or over the edge of something.

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To form the rim, edge or margin of something.

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To utter verbally.

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To simulate speech by moving the lips without making any sound; to mouth.

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To make a golf ball hit the lip of the cup, without dropping in.

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To change the sound of (a musical note played on a wind instrument) by moving or tensing the lips.

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To kiss, to smooch

His lips twisted into a wry smile.

His warm lips brushed her forehead.

Pulling his head down, she met warm lips again and surrendered to the passion he always managed to arouse.

Gathering her in his arms, he pulled her close - his lips seeking hers hungrily.

He slowly lowered his head, and when his lips touched hers, they were warm and firm.

Your lips are turning blue!

Lowering his head, his lips touched hers.

He pulled her close in an embrace, his lips warm against hers in response to her silent query.

Of course, Alex didn't have any gray hair yet, and his lips were fuller - more defined.

That pleased smile was on his lips again and his eyes held a glint of humor.

For a moment she surrendered to his warm lips and secure embrace, clinging to him as her heart stepped up pace.

For a moment his warm lips felt reassuring, and then reality broke the spell.

It may be translated into every language, and not only be read but actually breathed from all human lips;--not be represented on canvas or in marble only, but be carved out of the breath of life itself.

As his fingers traced a warm tingly path to the back of her dress, hers traced his lips.

He planted a lingering kiss on her lips and drew back.

That wide-eyed innocent look and those full lips reminded him of a fairytale princess.

Far from the grouchy expression he had put on at the beginning of the ride, now his eyes flashed with humor, and his lips were twisted in a friendly smile.

I moved my lips and gesticulated frantically without result.

These are the lips of the lake, on which no beard grows.

She moistened her lips.

When Dorothy gently touched her nose and ears and lips they seemed to be well and delicately formed.

My thoughts would often rise and beat up like birds against the wind, and I persisted in using my lips and voice.

Turning, she put her arms around his neck and kissed his lips.

When she glanced at him, he was eyeing her, a wry smile twisting his lips.

Alex looked surprised for a moment and then his lips clamped together firmly.

She slipped eagerly into his arms and their lips met hungrily.

He bent his head and brushed her lips lightly with his own.

Once again he lowered his head, but this time his lips lingered on hers, searching for a response.

When his warm lips met hers, she returned his kiss passionately.

His warm lips kissed their way down her neck and across her shoulder.

He stood, and when she looked up at him, he leaned down and kissed her lips.

His hands gently pulled her head back and before she comprehended his intent, he kissed her lips.

His lips brushed the top of her hand lightly.

She slipped her arms around his neck and forced his lips down harder on her own.

His admiring gaze sent a smile to his lips.

Augustine said this could not be the case because he could neither hear Ambrose nor see his lips moving.

Saying this he again turned round, dropped his hands, took the bottle and lifted it to his lips, threw back his head, and raised his free hand to balance himself.

When he released him Prince Andrew saw that Kutuzov's flabby lips were trembling and that tears were in his eyes.

The stout man rose, frowned, shrugged his shoulders, and evidently trying to appear firm began to pull on his jacket without looking about him, but suddenly his lips trembled and he began to cry, in the way full-blooded grown-up men cry, though angry with himself for doing so.

A long sigh escaped her lips as she slid back down under the covers.

Relief brought a smile to her lips.

He groaned and captured her lips again.

Alex pulled her too him, his lips seeking hers hungrily.

His lips covered hers in a long warm kiss that left her short of breath.

He grabbed her shoulders, pulling her roughly against him and kissed her lips in a demanding way that roused more anger than anything else.

She touched her lips.

Roxanne smiled, and that tiny dimple danced at the corner of her full lips.

His lips found hers, warm and searching for a response.

And yet, his lips had already told her in another way.

An idea brought a mischievous smile to her lips.