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jaw
1[jaw]
noun
either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth.
the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively.
My jaw is swollen.
jaws, anything resembling a pair of jaws or evoking the concept of grasping and holding.
the jaws of a gorge; the jaws of death.
Machinery.
one of two or more parts, as of a machine, that grasp or hold something.
the jaws of a vise.
any of two or more protruding parts for attaching to or meshing with similar parts.
Also called throat.Nautical.Often jaws a forked piece at the end of a gaff, fitting halfway around the mast.
Slang.
idle talk; chatter.
impertinent talk.
verb (used with object)
Slang.to scold.
jaw
2[jaw]
noun
a swelling wave of water; billow.
verb (used without object)
(of liquid) to surge, splash, or dash forward, as in waves.
verb (used with object)
to pour or splash (liquid).
jaw
/ ɔː /
noun
the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth. In higher vertebrates it consists of the upper jaw (maxilla) fused to the cranium and the lower jaw (mandible)
the corresponding part of an invertebrate, esp an insect
a pair or either of a pair of hinged or sliding components of a machine or tool designed to grip an object
slang
impudent talk; cheek
idle conversation; chat
moralizing talk; a lecture
verb
slang(intr)
to talk idly; chat; gossip
to lecture
jaw
Either of two bony or cartilaginous structures that in most vertebrate animals form the framework of the mouth, hold the teeth, and are used for biting and chewing food. The lower, movable part of the jaw is the mandible. The upper, fixed part is the maxilla.
Any of various structures of invertebrate animals, such as the pincers of spiders or mites, that function similarly to the jaws of vertebrates.
Other 51Թ Forms
- jawless adjective
- ˈᲹˌ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jaw1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jaw1
Example Sentences
The Toothless foam puppet had an articulated jaw and articulated ear plates that allowed for a subtle, interactive performance.
The evolution of such powerful jaws allowed T-rex to pounce on larger prey, and even bite through bone.
"I woke up Saturday morning, looked at the news and my jaw dropped," he said of Trump's announcement.
They’ll even make you a unicorn or a sasquatch or a wearable Velociraptor costume that roars and can open and close its jaws.
"I thought I was going to die," he said, adding the attack "broke my jaw, caused facial nerve damage and affected me mentally as well".
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