mandible Synonyms
mandible Meaning
mandible (n)
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
mandible (n.)
The bone, or principal bone, of the lower jaw; the inferior maxilla; -- also applied to either the upper or the lower jaw in the beak of birds.
The anterior pair of mouth organs of insects, crustaceaus, and related animals, whether adapted for biting or not. See Illust. of Diptera.
mandible Sentence Examples
- The crocodile's massive mandible snapped shut with incredible force, crushing its prey.
- The surgeon carefully examined the patient's mandible for signs of damage.
- The bird's lower mandible was distinctively colored, distinguishing it from other species.
- The fossil record provides valuable insights into the evolution of primate mandibles.
- The mandible is a key anatomical feature used in the identification of human remains.
- Certain insect species have specialized mandibles for piercing or slicing through plant tissues.
- The mandible of a horse is adapted for grinding and chewing coarse vegetation.
- The mandible serves as both a functional and a display structure in many animal species.
- The mandible is connected to the skull by a complex system of muscles and ligaments.
- The mandible plays a crucial role in feeding, communication, and defense in various animals.
FAQs About the word mandible
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouthThe bone, or principal bone, of the lower jaw; the inferior maxilla; -- also applied to either the upper
maxilla, muzzle,maw,mouth, beak
No antonyms found.
The crocodile's massive mandible snapped shut with incredible force, crushing its prey.
The surgeon carefully examined the patient's mandible for signs of damage.
The bird's lower mandible was distinctively colored, distinguishing it from other species.
The fossil record provides valuable insights into the evolution of primate mandibles.
