noun🔗ShareMandibules, mâchoires inférieuresThe lower jaw, especially the lower jawbone."The dentist examined the patient's mandibles to check for problems with their jaw. "Le dentiste a examiné les mâchoires inférieures du patient pour vérifier les problèmes de sa mâchoire.anatomyorgananimalbodybiologyphysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMandibulesOne of a pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food."The ant used its mandibles to carry a crumb of bread back to its colony. "La fourmi a utilisé ses mandibules pour rapporter une miette de pain à sa colonie.anatomyanimalinsectbiologypartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading