noun🔗ShareMandíbulasOne 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. "El dentista examinó las mandíbulas de mi hijo para ver si sus dientes de adulto encajarían correctamente.anatomyanimalbodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulasThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."Su mandíbula cayó de asombro.anatomybodyphysiologypartorganhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadas, faucesAnything 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 fauces de un paso; las fauces de la oscuridad; las fauces de la muerte.animalpartanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulasA notch or opening."The pliers had jaws designed to grip the wire tightly. "Las pinzas tenían mandíbulas diseñadas para sujetar el alambre con fuerza.gappartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadasA 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.partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulasOne 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.anatomyanimalbiologybodypartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadasThe 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. "Las quijadas del velero permitieron ajustar la vela fácilmente.nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCharlas descaradas o abusivasImpudent or abusive talk.""I couldn't believe the jaws that boy gave his teacher after being asked to be quiet." "No podía creer las charlas descaradas que ese chico le dio a su profesor después de que le pidieran que se callara.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadasAxle guard."The mechanic checked the jaws on the farm wagon to make sure they were securely protecting the axles from mud and debris. "El mecánico revisó las quijadas del carro de la granja para asegurarse de que protegían de forma segura los ejes del barro y los escombros.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadasThe 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. "La bola blanca rebotó en las quijadas del cojín y por poco no entró en la tronera lateral.sportpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegañar, reñirTo assail or abuse by scolding."The manager jawsed the employee for being late again, making him feel embarrassed in front of his coworkers. "El gerente regañó al empleado por llegar tarde de nuevo, haciéndolo sentir avergonzado frente a sus compañeros de trabajo.communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegañar, reñirTo scold; to clamor."The teacher jawed at the students for their disruptive behavior in class. "El profesor regañó a los estudiantes por su comportamiento disruptivo en clase.communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCharlar, conversarTo talk; to converse."The students were jawing about the upcoming school play all afternoon. "Los estudiantes estuvieron charlando sobre la próxima obra de teatro escolar toda la tarde.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtascarse en las fauces de una buchaca(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. "La bola blanca parecía que iba a entrar, pero se atascó en la buchaca de la esquina y se quedó en la mesa.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandíbulas, bocaThe mouth"The dentist checked my jaws to see if my bite was aligned. "El dentista revisó mis mandíbulas para ver si mi mordida estaba alineada.anatomyorganbodyanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuijadasThe borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect."Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."Abre las quijadas de la llave inglesa lo más ampliamente posible.anatomypartanimalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrario, terco(eastern Ohio) a contrarian.""Don't even bother trying to convince Michael; he's such a jaws about everything." "Ni siquiera te molestes en tratar de convencer a Michael; es tan terco con todo.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
