01 n. One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
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1.
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.(Anat.)
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2.
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.
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3.
A notch or opening.(Mach.)
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4.
The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.(Naut.)
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5.
Impudent or abusive talk.[Slang]
Phrases & compounds
Jaw bit —
a bar across the jaws of a pedestal underneath an axle box.
Jaw breaker —
a word difficult to pronounce.
Jaw rope —
a rope which holds the jaws of a gaff to the mast.
Jaw tooth —
a molar or grinder; a back tooth.
Syn.
lip.