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jaws

/d͡ʒɑz/ /d͡ʒɔːz/

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noun

Kiefer

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Kiefer

The part of the face below the mouth.

Examples :

"His jaw dropped in amazement."

Sein Kiefer fiel vor Staunen herunter.

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noun

Kiefer, Rachen

Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Kiefer

A notch or opening.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Backen, Kiefer

A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.

Examples :

"the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."

Die Backe eines Eisenbahnwagen-Sockels.

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noun

Kiefer

One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.

Examples :

"the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine."

Die Kiefer eines Schraubstocks; die Kiefer einer Steinbrechmaschine.

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noun

Baumnock

The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.

Examples :

"The sailboat's jaws allowed the sail to be easily adjusted. "

Die Baumnock des Segelbootes ermöglichte eine einfache Anpassung des Segels.

nautical sailing technical part

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noun

Freche oder beleidigende Reden

Impudent or abusive talk.

Examples :

""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.

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noun

Kiefer

Examples :

"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.

vehicle part machine

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noun

Backen

The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Ausschimpfen, tadeln

To assail or abuse by scolding.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Ausschimpfen, tadeln

To scold; to clamor.

Examples :

"The teacher jawed at the students for their disruptive behavior in class. "

Der Lehrer schimpfte die Schüler wegen ihres störenden Verhaltens im Unterricht aus.

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verb

Plaudern, tratschen

To talk; to converse.

Examples :

"The students were jawing about the upcoming school play all afternoon. "

Die Schüler haben den ganzen Nachmittag über das kommende Schultheaterstück geplaudert.

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verb

In die Taschenbacken einlochen

(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Kiefer, Mund

Examples :

"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.

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Kiefer, Rachen

The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.

Examples :

"Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."

Öffnen Sie die Kiefer des Schraubenschlüssels so weit wie möglich.

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noun

Querulant, Querkopf

(eastern Ohio) a contrarian.

Examples :

""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.

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