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lip–lock noun : a long amorous kiss

li·po·pro·tein noun : a protein that is a complex of protein and lipid

li·po·suc·tion noun : surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) esp. for cosmetic purposes

lip·read·ing noun : the interpreting of a speaker's words by watching lip and facial movements without hearing the voice

lip service noun : an avowal of allegiance that is not matched by action

lip·stick noun : a waxy solid colored cosmetic in stick form for the lips

— lip·sticked adjective

liq abbreviation 1 liquid

2 liquor

liq·ue·fy also liq·ui·fy verb -fied; -fy·ing : to make or become liquid

— liq·ue·fi·er noun

Synonyms

deliquesce, flux, fuse, melt, run, thaw; also found, gutter, smelt, try; dissolve, render; soften, thin

Antonyms

harden, set, solidify

li·queur noun [ORIGIN: F]

: a distilled alcoholic liquor flavored with aromatic substances and usu. sweetened

1liquid adjective 1 : flowing freely like water

2 : neither solid nor gaseous

3 : shining and clear

4 : smooth and musical in tone; also : smooth and unconstrained in movement

5 : consisting of or capable of ready conversion into cash <~ assets>

— li·quid·i·ty noun

Synonyms

[1] fluent, fluid, runny—more at FLUID

[3] clear, limpid, lucent, pellucid, transparent—more at CLEAR

2liquid noun : a liquid substance

liq·ui·date verb -dat·ed; -dat·ing 1 : to settle the accounts and distribute the assets of (as a business)

2 : to pay off <~ a debt>

3 : to get rid of; especially : to get rid of by force or violence and esp. by killing

— liq·ui·da·tion noun

Synonyms

[2] clear, discharge, foot, pay, pay off, quit, recompense, settle, spring, stand—more at PAY

[3] annihilate, blot out, demolish, eradicate, exterminate, obliterate, root, rub out, snuff, stamp, wipe out—more at ANNIHILATE

[3] dispatch, do in, execute, murder, slay—more at MURDER

liquid crystal noun : an organic liquid that resembles a crystal in having ordered molecular arrays

liquid crystal display noun : LCD

liquid measure noun : a unit or series of units for measuring liquid capacity

li·quor noun [ORIGIN: ME licour, fr. AF, fr. L liquor, fr. liquēre to be fluid]

1 : a liquid substance

2 : a distilled alcoholic beverage

Synonyms

alcohol, booze, drink, intoxicant, moonshine, spirits—more at ALCOHOL

li·quo·rice chiefly British variant of LICORICE

li·ra noun : a basic monetary unit of Malta and Turkey and former monetary unit of Italy

lisle noun : a smooth tightly twisted thread usu. made of long-staple cotton

lisp verb : to pronounce s and z imperfectly esp. by turning them into th and ; also : to speak childishly

— lisp noun

— lisp·er noun

lis·some also lis·som adjective 1 : easily flexed

2 : LITHE 2

3 : quick and light in motion : NIMBLE

— lis·some·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1] flexible, limber, lithe, pliable, supple, willowy—more at WILLOWY

[3] agile, graceful, light, lithe, nimble, spry—more at GRACEFUL

1list verb, archaic

: PLEASE; also : WISH

2list verb, archaic

: LISTEN

3list noun 1 : a simple series of words or numerals; also : an official roster

2 : a written record containing regular entries of items or details : CATALOG, CHECKLIST

Synonyms

catalog, checklist, listing, menu, register, registry, roll, roster, schedule, table; also agenda, bibliography, compilation, directory, docket, glossary, index, inventory, manifest, payroll; calendar, chronology, timetable

4list verb : to make a list of; also : to include on a list

— list·ee noun

Synonyms

enumerate, inventory, itemize, numerate; also count, mark, number; check (off), tick (off)

catalog, enroll, enter, index, inscribe, put down, record, register, schedule, slate; also book, file, note; classify, compile, tabulate; reschedule

5list verb : to tilt to one side; also : to cause to list

Synonyms

angle, cant, cock, heel, incline, lean, slant,