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eyelid
eye·lid [  lìd ] (plural eye·lids)


noun 
Definition:
 
fold of skin over eye: a protective fold of skin and muscle that can be closed to cover the front of the eyeball

not bat an eyelid to show no sign of emotion, especially of surprise or distress
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