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- Dictionaryjaw/dʒɔː/
noun
- 1. each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. Similar
- 2. talk or gossip, especially when lengthy or tedious: informal "committee work is just endless jaw" Similar
verb
- 1. talk at length; chatter: informal "I was too busy to spend time jawing with the rest of the crew"
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Jaws is the plural of jaw, which means the mouth of a person or animal, especially a large and frightening animal. Jaws can also mean something that opens and closes like the upper and lower parts of a mouth.
Learn the meaning of jaw as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Jaw can refer to the structures that support the mouth, the walls of the mouth, the organs of invertebrates, or the act of talking.
Learn the meaning of jaw as a noun and a verb in British and American English. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of jaw in different contexts.
the mouth of a person or animal, especially a large and frightening animal: The lion opened its jaws and roared. something that opens and closes like the upper and lower parts of a mouth: His foot was caught in the jaws of the trap. See more. Fewer examples. "I'm never going back to him, " she said, setting her jaw firmly.
Jaw can mean either of two bones that form the mouth, or a part of a machine that grips something. It can also mean a swelling wave of water, or slang for talk or scold.
Your jaw is the lower part of your face below your mouth. The movement of your jaw is sometimes considered to express a particular emotion. For example, if your jaw drops, you are very surprised. [...]
Definition of Jaws in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
