jaws

/d͡ʒɑz//d͡ʒɔːz/

noun

  1. 1

    One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

  2. 2

    The part of the face below the mouth.

    “His jaw dropped in amazement.”
  3. 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. 4

    A notch or opening.

  5. 5

    A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.

    “the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.”
  6. 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. 7

    The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.

  8. 8

    Impudent or abusive talk.

  9. 9

    Axle guard.

  10. 10

    The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.

verb

  1. 1

    To assail or abuse by scolding.

  2. 2

    To scold; to clamor.

  3. 3

    To talk; to converse.

  4. 4

    (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.

noun

  1. 1

    The mouth

  2. 2

    The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.

    “Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible.”
  3. 3

    (eastern Ohio) a contrarian.

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