noun🔗ShareMandíbulaOne of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth."My grandfather's jaw was strong; he could easily chew through tough meat. "La mandíbula de mi abuelo era fuerte; podía masticar carne dura fácilmente.anatomybodyorganphysiologymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulaThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."Su mandíbula cayó de asombro.anatomybodypartorganphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijada, bocaAnything 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."las quijadas de un paso; las fauces de la oscuridad; las fauces de la muerte.anatomyphysiologybodyorganpartanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulaA notch or opening."The window had a small jaw, allowing light to filter in. "La ventana tenía una pequeña mandíbula, que permitía que la luz se filtrara.partgapChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijada, mandíbulaA notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place."the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."la quijada de un pedestal de vagón de ferrocarril.partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulaOne 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."Las mandíbulas de una prensa; las mandíbulas de una máquina trituradora de piedras.anatomybiologyorgananimalbodyphysiologymedicinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadaThe inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast."The sailboat's jaw allowed the boom to swing freely, making it easy to adjust the sail. "La quijada del velero permitía que la botavara se balanceara libremente, facilitando el ajuste de la vela.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCharlatanería, palabreríaImpudent or abusive talk."His constant jaw about his new video game annoyed his classmates. "Su constante palabrería sobre su nuevo videojuego molestó a sus compañeros de clase.attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulaAxle guard."The bicycle's front jaw was bent, needing repair before the race. "La mandíbula delantera de la bicicleta estaba doblada, por lo que necesitaba reparación antes de la carrera.machinepartvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadaThe curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket."The seamstress carefully placed the fabric along the jaw of the cushion, ready to sew the pocket closed. "La costurera colocó cuidadosamente la tela a lo largo de la quijada del cojín, lista para coser el bolsillo.sportgamepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegañar, reñirTo assail or abuse by scolding."My boss jawed at me all morning about my report, criticizing every single detail. "Mi jefe me regañó toda la mañana por mi informe, criticando cada detalle.communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegañar, reñirTo scold; to clamor."The teacher jawed at the students for their noisy behavior during class. "El profesor regañó a los estudiantes por su comportamiento ruidoso durante la clase.communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCharlar, hablarTo talk; to converse."My brother and I often jaw about our favorite movies. "Mi hermano y yo a menudo charlamos sobre nuestras películas favoritas.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuedarse en la boca de una tronera(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket."The pool ball jawed into the corner pocket. "La bola de billar se quedó en la boca de la tronera de la esquina.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe quijada(used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)"The jaw harp is a musical instrument. "La trompa de boca es un instrumento musical.partanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading