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eyelid
eyelid [ lid ] (plural eyelids)


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
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