nounπShareOne of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth."My grandfather's jaw was strong; he could easily chew through tough meat. "anatomybodyorganphysiologymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."anatomybodypartorganphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything 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."anatomyphysiologybodyorganpartanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA notch or opening."The window had a small jaw, allowing light to filter in. "partgapChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place."the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne 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."anatomybiologyorgananimalbodyphysiologymedicinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast."The sailboat's jaw allowed the boom to swing freely, making it easy to adjust the sail. "nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareImpudent or abusive talk."His constant jaw about his new video game annoyed his classmates. "attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAxle guard."The bicycle's front jaw was bent, needing repair before the race. "machinepartvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket."The seamstress carefully placed the fabric along the jaw of the cushion, ready to sew the pocket closed. "sportgamepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assail or abuse by scolding."My boss jawed at me all morning about my report, criticizing every single detail. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scold; to clamor."The teacher jawed at the students for their noisy behavior during class. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk; to converse."My brother and I often jaw about our favorite movies. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket."The pool ball jawed into the corner pocket. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)"The jaw harp is a musical instrument. "partanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
