noun🔗ShareMâchoiresOne 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. "Le dentiste a examiné les mâchoires de mon fils pour voir si ses dents d'adulte s'adapteraient correctement.anatomyanimalbodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."Sa mâchoire tomba d'étonnement.anatomybodyphysiologypartorganhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoires, 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 ; la gueule des ténèbres ; les mâchoires de la mort.animalpartanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresA notch or opening."The pliers had jaws designed to grip the wire tightly. "La pince avait des mâchoires conçues pour saisir fermement le fil.gappartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresA 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.partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresOne 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.anatomyanimalbiologybodypartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresThe 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. "Les mâchoires du voilier permettaient d'ajuster facilement la voile.nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePropos impudents ou injurieuxImpudent or abusive talk.""I couldn't believe the jaws that boy gave his teacher after being asked to be quiet." "Je n'arrivais pas à croire les propos impudents que ce garçon a tenus à son professeur après qu'on lui ait demandé de se taire.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresAxle guard."The mechanic checked the jaws on the farm wagon to make sure they were securely protecting the axles from mud and debris. "Le mécanicien a vérifié les mâchoires de la charrette agricole pour s'assurer qu'elles protégeaient solidement les essieux de la boue et des débris.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresThe 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 bille a rebondi sur les mâchoires du coussin et a manqué de peu d'aller dans la poche latérale.sportpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéprimander, gronderTo assail or abuse by scolding."The manager jawsed the employee for being late again, making him feel embarrassed in front of his coworkers. "Le directeur a réprimandé l'employé pour être encore en retard, ce qui l'a embarrassé devant ses collègues.communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéprimander, gronderTo scold; to clamor."The teacher jawed at the students for their disruptive behavior in class. "Le professeur a grondé les élèves pour leur comportement perturbateur en classe.communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBavarder, jaserTo talk; to converse."The students were jawing about the upcoming school play all afternoon. "Les élèves ont bavardé de la pièce de théâtre scolaire à venir tout l'après-midi.languagecommunicationChat 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 cue ball looked like it was going in, but it jawed in the corner pocket and stayed on the table. "La boule de billard semblait devoir rentrer, mais elle s'est logée dans la poche du coin et est restée sur la table.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoires, gueuleThe mouth"The dentist checked my jaws to see if my bite was aligned. "Le dentiste a vérifié mes mâchoires pour voir si ma morsure était alignée.anatomyorganbodyanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMâchoiresThe borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect."Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."Ouvrez les mâchoires de la clé aussi largement que possible.anatomypartanimalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrariant, têtu(eastern Ohio) a contrarian.""Don't even bother trying to convince Michael; he's such a jaws about everything." "N'essayez même pas de convaincre Michael ; il est tellement têtu sur tout.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
