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facelift

Syllabification: (facelift)
Pronunciation: /ˈfāslift/
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Definition of facelift

noun

  • a cosmetic surgical operation to remove unwanted wrinkles by tightening the skin of the face.
  • a procedure carried out to improve the appearance of something:the station has undergone a multimillion-dollar facelift

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