jaw
IPA: dʒˈɔ
noun
- One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- The part of the face below the mouth.
- (figuratively) Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
- A notch or opening.
- A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
- One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
- (nautical) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
- (slang, dated) Impudent, abusive or worthless talk.
- (slang) Axle guard.
- (snooker) The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.
verb
- (transitive) To assail or abuse by scolding.
- (intransitive) To scold; to clamor.
- (intransitive, informal) To talk; to converse.
- (snooker, transitive, intransitive) (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.
adjective
- (used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)
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Examples of "jaw" in Sentences
- See the jaw relax in the midline.
- He was shot in the buttocks and jaw.
- The lower jaw is forward of the upper.
- The upper jaw slightly overhangs the lower jaw.
- Marlin is hit in the jaw with the butt of a shotgun.
- Plus, the shoulder pads in the suit are in the way of the jaw.
- Place two fingers under the point of the chin, and lift the jaw.
- The rear hand is tucked firmly against the jaw to protect the chin.
- A jaw abnormality is disorder in the formation or shape of the jaw.
- The barrel contains jaws to maintain a hemostatic clip, and a jaw wedge.
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