jaw
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
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- (noun) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- (noun) The part of the face below the mouth.
- (noun) Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
Meanings
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noun One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
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noun The part of the face below the mouth.
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noun Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
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noun A notch or opening.
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noun A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
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noun One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
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noun The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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noun Impudent or abusive talk.
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noun Axle guard.
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noun The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.
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verb To assail or abuse by scolding.
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verb To scold; to clamor.
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verb To talk; to converse.
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verb (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.
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Summary
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- (noun) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- (noun) The part of the face below the mouth.
- (noun) Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.