noun
A fleshy portion of the mouth
speech organ, fold of flesh, edge of the mouth, liplike part, labium, labrum; see also mouth1.
An edge
spout, margin, brim, flange, portal, nozzle, overlap, projection, flare; see also edge 1, rim.
bite one's lips
show restraint, keep back one's anger, hold one's temper in check; see restrain oneself.
hang on the lips of
keep a stiff upper lip*
take heart, be encouraged, remain strong; see suffer 3.
smack one's lips