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   jaw

   /dʒɔː/

   noun

   • 1. each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. Similar jawbonelower jawmandiblemaxillaupper jaw
   • ▪ the lower movable bone of the jaw, or the part of the face containing it: "she suffered a broken jaw" Similar jawbonelower jawmandiblemaxillaupper jaw
   • ▪ the mouth with its bones and teeth. Similar mouthmawmuzzlelipsinformal:chops
   • ▪ the grasping, biting, or crushing mouthparts of an invertebrate. Similar mouthmawmuzzlelipsinformal:chops
   • ▪ the gripping parts of a tool or machine, such as a wrench or vice.
   • ▪ the grasping or destructive power of something: "victory was snatched from the jaws of defeat"
   • ▪ an opening likened to a mouth: "a passenger stepping from the jaws of a car ferry"
   • 2. talk or gossip, especially when lengthy or tedious: informal "committee work is just endless jaw" Similar chattalkconversationgossipchatterchitter-chatterheart-to-hearttête-à-têtebletherblatherconferencediscussiondialogueexchangeaddainformal:gasconfabgabbernatterchinwagrabbitcrackrapbull sessiongabfestconvoformal:confabulationrare:colloquy

   verb

   • 1. talk at length; chatter: informal "I was too busy to spend time jawing with the rest of the crew"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French joe ‘cheek, jaw’, of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. jawed adjective
   • 2. jawless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   Learn the anatomy, function, and slang of the jaw, a part of the skull that holds the teeth and forms the mouth. Find out the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word jaw in different contexts.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJAW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   JAW definition: 1. the lower part of your face that moves when you open your mouth: 2. either of the two bones in…. Learn more.

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   A jaw is a pair of opposable structures at the mouth entrance, used for grasping and manipulating food. Jaws vary in shape, function and complexity among different groups of animals, from arthropods to mammals.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › jawJAW - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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7. www.britannica.com › science › jawJaw | Structure, Function, Muscles & Teeth | Britannica

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   jaw, either of a pair of bones that form the framework of the mouth of vertebrate animals, usually containing teeth and including a movable lower jaw (mandible) and fixed upper jaw (maxilla). Jaws function by moving in opposition to each other and are used for biting, chewing, and the handling of food. The mandible consists of a horizontal arch ...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionjaw noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of jaw noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.