C2 noun #67,426 most common

jaw

UK /d͡ʒɔː/ | US /d͡ʒɑ/

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

jaw in 30 Seconds

  • (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

  1. 1
    noun One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
  2. 2
    noun The part of the face below the mouth.
  3. 3
    noun Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
  4. 4
    noun A notch or opening.
  5. 5
    noun A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
  6. 6
    noun One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
  7. 7
    noun The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
  8. 8
    noun Impudent or abusive talk.
  9. 9
    noun Axle guard.
  10. 10
    noun The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.
  11. 11
    verb To assail or abuse by scolding.
  12. 12
    verb To scold; to clamor.
  13. 13
    verb To talk; to converse.
  14. 14
    verb (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.

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