noun Download 🔗Share The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible. Examples : "The dentist checked my jawbones to make sure my bite was aligned correctly. " anatomy body physiology part medicine organism human animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw. Examples : "The dentist examined the patient's X-rays, looking for any problems with her jawbones. " anatomy body organ physiology 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 children shook the jawbones, creating a rattling sound that imitated the rain. " 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 : "The manager had to jawbones the employees into working overtime to finish the project on time. " communication language politics government business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading