noun🔗ShareThe bone of the lower jaw; the mandible."The dentist checked my jawbones to make sure my bite was aligned correctly. "anatomybodyphysiologypartmedicineorganismhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of the bones in the lower or upper jaw."The dentist examined the patient's X-rays, looking for any problems with her jawbones. "anatomybodyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗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."The children shook the jawbones, creating a rattling sound that imitated the rain. "musicanimalutensilsoundculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate."The manager had to jawbones the employees into working overtime to finish the project on time. "communicationlanguagepoliticsgovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
