noun Download 🔗Share One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. Examples : "The dentist examined my son's jaws to see if his adult teeth would fit correctly. " anatomy animal body organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The part of the face below the mouth. Examples : "His jaw dropped in amazement." anatomy body physiology part organ human animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance. Examples : "the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death." animal part anatomy organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A notch or opening. Examples : "The pliers had jaws designed to grip the wire tightly. " gap part structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place. Examples : "the jaw of a railway-car pedestal." part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them. Examples : "the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine." anatomy animal biology body part physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast. Examples : "The sailboat's jaws allowed the sail to be easily adjusted. " nautical sailing technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Impudent or abusive talk. Examples : ""I couldn't believe the jaws that boy gave his teacher after being asked to be quiet." " language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Axle guard. Examples : "The mechanic checked the jaws on the farm wagon to make sure they were securely protecting the axles from mud and debris. " vehicle part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket. Examples : "The cue ball bounced off the cushion's jaws and narrowly missed going into the side pocket. " sport part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To assail or abuse by scolding. Examples : "The manager jawsed the employee for being late again, making him feel embarrassed in front of his coworkers. " communication language word action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To scold; to clamor. Examples : "The teacher jawed at the students for their disruptive behavior in class. " communication language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To talk; to converse. Examples : "The students were jawing about the upcoming school play all afternoon. " language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket. Examples : "The cue ball looked like it was going in, but it jawed in the corner pocket and stayed on the table. " sport game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The mouth Examples : "The dentist checked my jaws to see if my bite was aligned. " anatomy organ body animal part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect. Examples : "Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible." anatomy part animal body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (eastern Ohio) a contrarian. Examples : ""Don't even bother trying to convince Michael; he's such a jaws about everything." " person character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading