jaw Antonyms
Meaning of jaw
jaw (n)
the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
jaw (v)
talk socially without exchanging too much information
talk incessantly and tiresomely
chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
censure severely or angrily
jaw (n.)
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.
In the plural, the mouth.
Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
A notch or opening.
A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
Impudent or abusive talk.
jaw (v. i.)
To scold; to clamor.
jaw (v. t.)
To assail or abuse by scolding.
jaw Sentence Examples
- The boxer's jaw dropped in surprise as his opponent landed a powerful punch.
- She had a delicate jaw that seemed to be made of porcelain.
- The dentist examined my jaw for signs of decay.
- The horse champed at the bit, its jaw moving back and forth.
- She clenched her jaw in determination as she prepared for the difficult task ahead.
- The surgeon skillfully realigned the patient's broken jaw.
- The shark's powerful jaws were lined with rows of sharp teeth.
- The model's chiseled jaw gave her a striking appearance.
- She massaged her jaw to relieve the tension caused by stress.
- The crocodile's massive jaws snapped shut, trapping its prey.
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The boxer's jaw dropped in surprise as his opponent landed a powerful punch.
She had a delicate jaw that seemed to be made of porcelain.
The dentist examined my jaw for signs of decay.
The horse champed at the bit, its jaw moving back and forth.
