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Jaw

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


Jaw - Other Definitions

  • (n.) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

  • (n.) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.

  • (n.) In the plural, the mouth.

  • (n.) 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.

  • (n.) A notch or opening.

  • (n.) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.

  • (n.) 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.

  • (n.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.

  • (n.) Impudent or abusive talk.

  • (v. i.) To scold; to clamor.

  • (v. t.) To assail or abuse by scolding.

  • (imp. & p. p.) of Jaw

  • (a.) Having jaws; -- chiefly in composition; as, lantern-jawed.

Jaw - 12 Partial Matches Found (Page 1 of 1)

Jaw-fallen Jawbone Jawed Jawfoot Jawing
Jawn Jawy Lantern-jawed Locked-jaw Lockjaw
Pig-jawed Underjaw
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