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| jaw [ jaw ] |
noun (plural jaws) |
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1. bone in which teeth are set: either of the upper or lower bones that anchor the teeth and form the structural basis of the mouth in vertebrates. In humans and other higher vertebrates, the upper jaw is known as the maxilla and the lower is the mandible.
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2. invertebrate biting part: an invertebrate body part with a function or structure similar to a vertebrate jaw
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3. gripping part: either of two hinged parts of a tool or machine used to grip objects securely
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4. face part: the lower, mobile part of the human face
  a strong square jaw
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5. impudence: cocky or impudent talk
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6. long talk: a long conversation or discussion
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slang
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7. moralizing talk: a moralizing talk or lecture
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plural noun jaws |
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1. geography natural entrance: a narrow opening in something such as a cave, gorge, canyon, or other natural feature
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2. dangerous place: a situation that is dangerously close to something horrible or frightening
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intransitive verb (past and past participle jawed, present participle jaw·ing, 3rd person present singular jaws) |
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talk at length: to talk or gossip, usually at length
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slang
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Quit your jawing about travel arrangements and let's get going.
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| [14th century. Origin ?] |
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| jawed [ jawd ] adjective |
| jaw·less adjective |
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