noun🔗ShareKieferOne of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth."The dentist examined my son's jaws to see if his adult teeth would fit correctly. "Der Zahnarzt untersuchte die Kiefer meines Sohnes, um zu sehen, ob seine bleibenden Zähne richtig passen würden.anatomyanimalbodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKieferThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."Sein Kiefer fiel vor Staunen herunter.anatomybodyphysiologypartorganhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKiefer, RachenAnything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance."the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death."die Kiefer eines Passes; der Rachen der Dunkelheit; die Kiefer des Todes.animalpartanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKieferA notch or opening."The pliers had jaws designed to grip the wire tightly. "Die Zange hatte Kiefer, die so konstruiert waren, dass sie den Draht fest greifen konnten.gappartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBacken, KieferA notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place."the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."Die Backe eines Eisenbahnwagen-Sockels.partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKieferOne of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them."the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine."Die Kiefer eines Schraubstocks; die Kiefer einer Steinbrechmaschine.anatomyanimalbiologybodypartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBaumnockThe inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast."The sailboat's jaws allowed the sail to be easily adjusted. "Die Baumnock des Segelbootes ermöglichte eine einfache Anpassung des Segels.nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreche oder beleidigende RedenImpudent or abusive talk.""I couldn't believe the jaws that boy gave his teacher after being asked to be quiet." "Ich konnte die frechen Reden, die der Junge seinem Lehrer gab, nachdem er gebeten wurde, still zu sein, nicht glauben.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKieferAxle guard."The mechanic checked the jaws on the farm wagon to make sure they were securely protecting the axles from mud and debris. "Der Mechaniker überprüfte die Kiefer des Bauernwagens, um sicherzustellen, dass sie die Achsen sicher vor Schlamm und Schmutz schützten.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBackenThe curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket."The cue ball bounced off the cushion's jaws and narrowly missed going into the side pocket. "Die Kugel prallte von den Backen des Bandes ab und verfehlte knapp die Seitentasche.sportpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusschimpfen, tadelnTo assail or abuse by scolding."The manager jawsed the employee for being late again, making him feel embarrassed in front of his coworkers. "Der Manager schimpfte den Angestellten aus, weil er schon wieder zu spät kam, was ihn vor seinen Kollegen in Verlegenheit brachte.communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusschimpfen, tadelnTo scold; to clamor."The teacher jawed at the students for their disruptive behavior in class. "Der Lehrer schimpfte die Schüler wegen ihres störenden Verhaltens im Unterricht aus.communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlaudern, tratschenTo talk; to converse."The students were jawing about the upcoming school play all afternoon. "Die Schüler haben den ganzen Nachmittag über das kommende Schultheaterstück geplaudert.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn die Taschenbacken einlochen(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket."The cue ball looked like it was going in, but it jawed in the corner pocket and stayed on the table. "Die weiße Kugel sah so aus, als würde sie rein gehen, aber sie blieb in der Ecktasche stecken und blieb auf dem Tisch.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKiefer, MundThe mouth"The dentist checked my jaws to see if my bite was aligned. "Der Zahnarzt untersuchte meinen Kiefer, um zu sehen, ob mein Biss ausgerichtet war.anatomyorganbodyanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKiefer, RachenThe borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect."Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."Öffnen Sie die Kiefer des Schraubenschlüssels so weit wie möglich.anatomypartanimalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuerulant, Querkopf(eastern Ohio) a contrarian.""Don't even bother trying to convince Michael; he's such a jaws about everything." "Versuchen Sie gar nicht erst, Michael zu überzeugen; er ist in allem so ein Querkopf.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
