jaw
noun
- 1
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- 2
The part of the face below the mouth.
“His jaw dropped in amazement.”
- 3
Anything 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.”
- 4
A notch or opening.
- 5
A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
“the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.”
- 6
One 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.”
- 7
The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
- 8
Impudent or abusive talk.
- 9
Axle guard.
- 10
The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.
verb
- 1
To assail or abuse by scolding.
- 2
To scold; to clamor.
- 3
To talk; to converse.
- 4
(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.
adjective
- 1
(used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)
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