noun🔗ShareMâchoireOne 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 mâchoire de mon grand-père était forte ; il pouvait facilement mâcher de la viande dure.anatomybodyorganphysiologymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoireThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."Sa mâchoire est tombée d'étonnement.anatomybodypartorganphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoire, gueuleAnything 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."les mâchoires d'un col ; les mâchoires des ténèbres ; les mâchoires de la mort.anatomyphysiologybodyorganpartanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoireA notch or opening."The window had a small jaw, allowing light to filter in. "La fenêtre avait une petite mâchoire, permettant à la lumière de filtrer.partgapChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoireA notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place."the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."la mâchoire d'un socle de wagon.partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoireOne 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."Les mâchoires d'un étau ; les mâchoires d'une machine à broyer la pierre.anatomybiologyorgananimalbodyphysiologymedicinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoireThe 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 mâchoire du voilier permettait à la bôme de pivoter librement, ce qui facilitait le réglage de la voile.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBavardage, jactanceImpudent or abusive talk."His constant jaw about his new video game annoyed his classmates. "Ses bavardages constants sur son nouveau jeu vidéo ont agacé ses camarades de classe.attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoireAxle guard."The bicycle's front jaw was bent, needing repair before the race. "La mâchoire avant du vélo était tordue, nécessitant une réparation avant la course.machinepartvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoireThe 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 couturière a soigneusement placé le tissu le long de la mâchoire du coussin, prête à coudre la poche.sportgamepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéprimander, gronderTo assail or abuse by scolding."My boss jawed at me all morning about my report, criticizing every single detail. "Mon patron m'a réprimandé toute la matinée à propos de mon rapport, critiquant chaque détail.communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéprimander, gronderTo scold; to clamor."The teacher jawed at the students for their noisy behavior during class. "Le professeur a grondé les élèves pour leur comportement bruyant pendant le cours.communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBavarder, parlerTo talk; to converse."My brother and I often jaw about our favorite movies. "Mon frère et moi bavardons souvent de nos films préférés.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe loger dans les mâchoires d'une poche(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket."The pool ball jawed into the corner pocket. "La boule de billard s'est logée dans la poche du coin.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe la mâchoire(used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)"The jaw harp is a musical instrument. "La guimbarde est un instrument de musique.partanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
