noun🔗ShareMâchoires, mandibuleThe bone of the lower jaw; the mandible."The dentist checked my jawbones to make sure my bite was aligned correctly. "Le dentiste a vérifié mes mâchoires pour s'assurer que ma morsure était correctement alignée.anatomybodyphysiologypartmedicineorganismhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresAny of the bones in the lower or upper jaw."The dentist examined the patient's X-rays, looking for any problems with her jawbones. "Le dentiste a examiné les radiographies de la patiente, à la recherche de problèmes avec ses mâchoires.anatomybodyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMachoires(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. "Les enfants ont secoué les mâchoires, créant un bruit de cliquetis qui imitait la pluie.musicanimalutensilsoundculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHarceler de paroles, rabâcherTo 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. "Le directeur a dû harceler de paroles les employés pour qu'ils fassent des heures supplémentaires afin de terminer le projet à temps.communicationlanguagepoliticsgovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
