noun Download 🔗Share One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. Examples : "My grandfather's jaw was strong; he could easily chew through tough meat. " anatomy body organ physiology medicine biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The part of the face below the mouth. Examples : "His jaw dropped in amazement." anatomy body part organ physiology human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." anatomy physiology body organ part animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A notch or opening. Examples : "The window had a small jaw, allowing light to filter in. " part gap Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place. Examples : "the jaw of a railway-car pedestal." part machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." anatomy biology organ animal body physiology medicine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 jaw allowed the boom to swing freely, making it easy to adjust the sail. " nautical sailing part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Impudent or abusive talk. Examples : "His constant jaw about his new video game annoyed his classmates. " attitude communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Axle guard. Examples : "The bicycle's front jaw was bent, needing repair before the race. " machine part vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket. Examples : "The seamstress carefully placed the fabric along the jaw of the cushion, ready to sew the pocket closed. " sport game part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To assail or abuse by scolding. Examples : "My boss jawed at me all morning about my report, criticizing every single detail. " communication language action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To scold; to clamor. Examples : "The teacher jawed at the students for their noisy behavior during class. " communication language action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To talk; to converse. Examples : "My brother and I often jaw about our favorite movies. " communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket. Examples : "The pool ball jawed into the corner pocket. " sport game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump) Examples : "The jaw harp is a musical instrument. " part anatomy body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
