noun🔗ShareMandíbulas, mandíbulaThe bone of the lower jaw; the mandible."The dentist checked my jawbones to make sure my bite was aligned correctly. "El dentista revisó mis mandíbulas para asegurarse de que mi mordida estuviera alineada correctamente.anatomybodyphysiologypartmedicineorganismhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulasAny of the bones in the lower or upper jaw."The dentist examined the patient's X-rays, looking for any problems with her jawbones. "El dentista examinó las radiografías de la paciente, buscando cualquier problema con sus mandíbulas.anatomybodyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadas(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. "Los niños sacudieron las quijadas, creando un sonido de traqueteo que imitaba la lluvia.musicanimalutensilsoundculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCharlar persistentemente, dar la tabarraTo 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. "El gerente tuvo que dar la tabarra a los empleados para que trabajaran horas extras y terminaran el proyecto a tiempo.communicationlanguagepoliticsgovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
