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LIDLESS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lidless mean?
• LIDLESS (adjective)
The adjective LIDLESS has 3 senses:
1. not having or covered with a lid or lids
2. having no lid
3. always watchful
Familiarity information: LIDLESS used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not having or covered with a lid or lids
Context example:
a lidless container
Antonym:
lidded (having or covered with a lid or lids; often used in combination)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having no lid
Context example:
a lidless container
Similar:
topless (having no top)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Always watchful
Synonyms:
lidless; sleepless
Context example:
to an eye like mine, a lidless watcher of the public weal
Similar:
alert; watchful (engaged in or accustomed to close observation)
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