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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.
Jaw is a noun that can refer to the lower part of your face, the bones in your mouth, the mouth of an animal, or something dangerous or talkative. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of jaw with examples and collocations.
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.
Jaws is a film about a large shark that attacks people. It was directed by Stephen Spielberg and based on a novel by Peter Benchley. Learn more about the film and its meaning in English.
Learn the different meanings and uses of the word jaw, as a noun or a verb, in English. Jaw can refer to the bones of the mouth, the mouth parts, a machine part, a wave, or a slang term.
[plural] the parts of a tool or machine that are used to hold things tightly. the jaws of a vice. see also open-jaw. Word Origin. Idioms. somebody’s jaw dropped/fell/sagged. used to say that somebody suddenly looked surprised, shocked or disappointed. the jaws of death, defeat, etc.
jaws [plural] the parts of a tool or machine that are used to hold things tightly the jaws of a vice. Idioms. somebody's jaw dropped/fell/sagged. used to say that someone suddenly looked surprised, shocked, or disappointed. the jaws of death, defeat, etc. (literary)
