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Jaws
/d͡ʒɑz/
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
📖 Definitions of "Jaws"
- 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.
- 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.
- 1
The mouth
- 2
The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.
"Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."
- 3
(eastern Ohio) a contrarian.
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