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Vocabulary Entry
jawbone
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The bone that forms the upper or lower jaw in vertebrates.
Example Sentences
"The dentist examined my jawbone for any signs of decay."
"Some animals have very strong jawbones to help them eat tough food."
"The fossilized jawbone of the dinosaur was displayed in the museum."
V
verb
To talk or chatter in a foolish or exaggerated manner.
Example Sentences
"They were jawboning about their plans for the weekend."
"Stop jawboning and get to the point of your story."
"He tends to jawbone when he gets nervous during presentations."