nounπShareOne of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth."The dentist examined my son's jaws to see if his adult teeth would fit correctly. "anatomyanimalbodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."anatomybodyphysiologypartorganhumananimalChat 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."animalpartanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA notch or opening."The pliers had jaws designed to grip the wire tightly. "gappartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place."the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."partmachineChat 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."anatomyanimalbiologybodypartphysiologyChat 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 jaws allowed the sail to be easily adjusted. "nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareImpudent or abusive talk.""I couldn't believe the jaws that boy gave his teacher after being asked to be quiet." "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAxle guard."The mechanic checked the jaws on the farm wagon to make sure they were securely protecting the axles from mud and debris. "vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket."The cue ball bounced off the cushion's jaws and narrowly missed going into the side pocket. "sportpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assail or abuse by scolding."The manager jawsed the employee for being late again, making him feel embarrassed in front of his coworkers. "communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scold; to clamor."The teacher jawed at the students for their disruptive behavior in class. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk; to converse."The students were jawing about the upcoming school play all afternoon. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket."The cue ball looked like it was going in, but it jawed in the corner pocket and stayed on the table. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mouth"The dentist checked my jaws to see if my bite was aligned. "anatomyorganbodyanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect."Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."anatomypartanimalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(eastern Ohio) a contrarian.""Don't even bother trying to convince Michael; he's such a jaws about everything." "personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
