noun Download 🔗Share The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible. Examples : "The dentist examined the X-ray of my jawbone to check for any problems with my teeth. " anatomy body physiology medicine organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw. Examples : "The dentist examined the X-ray to check the position of my wisdom teeth in my jawbone. " anatomy physiology body organ medicine biology human part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (singular or plural) A shaken musical instrument (an idiophone) made from the jawbone of an animal and shaken such that the teeth vibrate in their sockets to produce sound. Examples : "The musician shook the jawbone, creating a rattling sound as the loose teeth vibrated. " music animal utensil sound culture tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate. Examples : "My dad was jawboning me for hours about getting a better job. " communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading