Jaw

Quick meaning: Jaw is a noun meaning One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The part of the face below the mouth.
2. (figuratively, especially in the plural) Anything resembling the jaw (sense 1) of an animal in form or action; the mouth or way of entrance.
3. A notch or opening.
4. A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
5. One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
6. (nautical) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
7. (slang, dated) Impudent, abusive, or worthless talk.

Example Sentences

His jaw dropped in amazement.

the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.

the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.

the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.

Word Forms

• jaws
• jawing
• jawed

Synonyms for jaw

Depending on context, synonyms include chat, discourse, parley, common, confab, confabulate.

Related Words

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