Jaw

Word JAW
Character 3
Hyphenation jaw
Pronunciations /d͡ʒɔː/

Definitions and meanings of "Jaw"

What do we mean by jaw?

Either of two bony or cartilaginous structures that in most vertebrates form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth. noun

The mandible or maxilla or the part of the face covering these bones. noun

Any of various structures of invertebrates that have an analogous function to vertebrate jaws. noun

Either of two opposed hinged parts in a mechanical device. noun

The walls of a pass, canyon, or cavern. noun

A dangerous situation or confrontation. noun

Impudent argument or back talk. noun

A conversation or chat. noun

To talk vociferously; jabber. intransitive verb

To talk; converse. intransitive verb

A considerable quantity of any liquid; a wave. noun

To talk or gossip; also, to scold; clamor.

To seize with the jaws; bite; devour.

To abuse by scolding; use impertinent or Impudent language toward.

To pour out; throw or dash out rapidly, and in considerable quantity, as a liquid; splash; dash.

To splash; dash, as a wave.

One of the bones which form the skeleton or framework of the mouth; a maxilla or mandible; these bones collectively. noun

The bones and associated structures of the mouth, as the teeth and soft parts, taken together as instruments of prehension and mastication; mouth-parts in general: commonly in the plural. noun

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

The part of the face below the mouth.

Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.

A notch or opening.

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

One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.

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.

Axle guard.

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

Synonyms and Antonyms for Jaw

The word "jaw" in example sentences

If the child has trouble with controlling his jaw when he tries to speak, try using ‘jaw control’ with your fingers, like this. ❋ Unknown (1999)

If your hair wasn't so black and your eyes so steel-blue and sharp, and your teeth so big and strong and white, and your jaw such a-- such a-- _jaw_ -- " ❋ David Graham Phillips (1889)

He could play Alec … but his jaw is a little too thin to be a twin with Dakota … I sort of see him as Cauis i guess — with hair&makeup&earing out& hair untangled. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Do you really need to yank the fish so hard the jaw is all that comes in? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Edward look really creepy! a. s1843 (10/9/2008 10: 15: 13 PM) i honestly think that Edward looks a bit ... high. his jaw is all crooked, and his eyes are glowing, for crying out loud! he looks like he's gonna pass out any moment. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I just stood there and watched them go by, then I collected my jaw from the ground. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Her jaw is sort of small, which makes her look more feminine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Since jaw-jaw is always better than war-war, the G-20 meeting in South Korea at the weekend must be considered a success. ❋ Richard Barley (2010)

It wasn't so much the oath that roused the furor as the document which accompanied it, entitled Protocols and Requirements Between Spiritual Father & His Spiritual Sons, which takes, Garth George of The New Zealand Herald noted, "1300 words to describe in jaw-dropping detail how the 'spiritual sons' shall behave towards their 'spiritual father.'" ❋ Unknown (2009)

With mammals, the lower jaw is a single bone, and the ossicles have migrated substantially. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think my jaw is going to hurt from hitting my keyboard ❋ Unknown (2010)

Says Psyched about Jesus: “Damn, I hope he cums soon, my jaw is starting to hurt!” ❋ Unknown (2010)

What ever noise happens to be in jaw joints it magnifies a lot and you hear that clicking sound. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Judging by you size which seems to double every week, I would say the displaced jaw is not slowing you down. ❋ Unknown (2010)

My bottom jaw is tingling like I am going to retch. ❋ Tyler (2009)

Her jaw is set like concrete, lips pressed into a thin white line as she fights the sobs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Now that my jaw is off the desk, looks like the stupid faery paid a visit to Jay today. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Someone just told me she had won six World Cups overall, and I think my jaw is still on the ground right now," Vonn said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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