jaws
/d͡ʒɑz/ · noun
Meaning
- 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.
- To assail or abuse by scolding.
- To scold; to clamor.
- To talk; to converse.
- (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.
- The mouth
- The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.
- (eastern Ohio) a contrarian.
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