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Vocabulary Entry
jaw
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The lower part of the face that moves when speaking and eating, containing the teeth and bone.
Example Sentences
"He opened his jaw wide to yawn."
"The dentist checked her jaw for any signs of misalignment."
"After the workout, they were all too tired to say a word, their jaws dropping in exhaustion."
V
verb
To talk or chatter, often in a mindless or monotonous way.
Example Sentences
"They were just jawing about the game last night."
"She likes to jaw over coffee with her friends every Sunday."
"While I waited, he kept jawing about his recent vacation."