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Definition of jaws - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
dentist anatomytwo bony structures in the skull that hold teeth
- The dentist examined the patient's jaws for any signs of disease..
2.
feedingthe mouth of a person or animal
- The lion opened its jaws wide.
3.
mechanicalclamping parts of a tool or machine
- He adjusted the jaws of the vise to hold the metal firmly..
4.
openingthe edges of an opening resembling a mouth
- The jaws of the cave were dark and foreboding.
5.
narrow openingRare the narrow entrance of a confined spaceRare
- The hikers passed through the jaws of the canyon.
6.
dangerous positionRare situation that is very riskyRare
- They escaped from the jaws of defeat.
Images of jaws
clamping parts of a tool or machine 
the edges of an opening resembling a mouth
Expressions with jaws
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situation where someone is very close to dying
He escaped from the jaws of death.
place of extreme danger or fear
The soldiers were trapped in the jaws of hell.
Origin of jaws
Old English, ceafl (jaw)
Terms with jaws included in their meaning
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animal
large reptile with strong jaws and bony plates
swamp wildlife
large reptile with powerful jaws and short legs
tools
tool with two handles and jaws for gripping
mechanics
mechanical device with movable jaws
tools
tool with adjustable jaws for gripping
gripping tool
clip with spring-loaded metal jaws for gripping
dentistry
alignment of teeth when jaws are closed
tools
tool with two handles and blunt jaws
tools
tool with spring-loaded jaws used to grip or hold objects tightly
tool
pliers with adjustable jaws for gripping objects
medical
jaws or cheeks of a person or animal
appearance
small ferocious marsupial with black fur and strong jaws
tool
pliers with long, thin jaws for gripping small objects
medical
either of a pair of salivary glands under the lower jaws
surgical tool
surgical device to keep jaws apart
tools
tool with movable jaws for holding work
hand tool
tool with hinged jaws for gripping or holding
medical
surgical tool with serrated jaws for gripping
tool
one of the jaws of a vice
construction
machine with two jaws that crushes large rocks into smaller pieces
plumbing hardware
wrench with toothed, flared jaws for gripping pipes
medical
ridge in jaws containing teeth sockets
insect
larva with large jaws, buries in sand to trap prey
Mediterranean waters
European fish with long toothed jaws
Examples of jaws in a sentence
The predator's powerful jaws clamped down on its prey. The dentist examined my jaws carefully. The crocodile snapped its jaws shut. The jaws of the clamp were worn out. He tightened the jaws to secure the object. The jaws of the canyon were imposing.
She peered into the jaws of the machine cautiously. The ship navigated through the jaws of the harbor. The climbers reached the jaws of the narrow pass. They were caught in the jaws of bankruptcy. The hikers found themselves in the jaws of a storm.
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- French:mâchoires, griffes, ...
- German:Kiefer, Mund, ...
- Italian:mascelle, fauci, ...
- Spanish:mandíbulas, fauces, ...
- Portuguese:mandíbulas, boca, ...
- Chinese:颌骨, 嘴, ...
- Japanese:顎, クランプ部分, ...
- Arabic:فَكَّان, فَم, ...
- Hebrew:לְסְתוֹת, לְסָתוֹת, ...
- Russian:челюсти, пасть, ...
- Ukrainian:щелепи, рот, ...
- Hindi:जबड़े, मुँह, ...
Definition of jaw - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicaleither of two bony structures in vertebrates that form the mouth's framework
- The dentist examined the patient's lower jaw for signs of infection..
2.
figurativedangerous or unpleasant situation
- He escaped from the jaws of defeat.
3.
toolsTECH. movable parts of a tool for grippingTECH.
- The wrench's jaw adjusted to fit the bolt.
Verb
1.
- We jawed for hours about our favorite movies.
2.
- The coach jawed the players for their poor performance.
3.
mechanical griptr. TECH. clamp an object using a machine's gripping parttr. TECH.
- The machine jaws the metal sheet firmly..
Images of jaw
movable parts of a tool for gripping
Expressions with jaw
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vulnerability to being knocked out easily
The boxer lost due to his glass jaw.
cause someone to be very surprised or amazed
The magician's trick made everyone's jaw drop.
muscles in the lower face tightened to show tension or readiness
His jaw was set as he prepared for the fight.
feeling very surprised or amazed by something unexpected
She stood with her jaw in her lap after hearing the news!
be vulnerable to criticism or attack
Politicians who have a glass jaw often avoid debates.
tighten the jaw muscles to show determination or anger
She set her jaw and refused to back down.
be very surprised or shocked
When she won the award, her jaw dropped in disbelief.
the part of the face below the mouth
He has a strong lower jaw that defines his profile.
top part of the mouth holding upper teeth
The dentist checked my upper jaw for cavities.
extremely surprising, impressive, or shocking
The magician's trick was jaw-dropping.
lower jaw that sticks out and looks like a lantern
He has a lantern jaw that makes him look serious.
person who talks excessively
Everyone avoided him because he was a rubber jaw and never stopped talking.
long and trivial conversation
The meeting was just endless jaw-jaw about nothing important.
talk for a long time about something boring
He would jaw on about his job for hours.
small musical instrument played by plucking a reed
He skillfully played a tune on the jaw harp..
face to face in close proximity
The rivals stood jaw to jaw, neither backing down.
something very surprising or impressive
The magician's final trick was a real jaw-dropper.
in a way that is extremely impressive or surprising
The view was jaw-droppingly beautiful.
muscle that moves the jaw
The jaw muscle helps in chewing food.
travel fare with different start and end points
The open jaw ticket allowed her to fly into Paris and out of Rome.
machine with two jaws that crushes large rocks into smaller pieces
The quarry installed a new jaw crusher to handle larger stone blocks.
device holding objects on a machine tool
The lathe's jaw chuck securely held the metal rod.
involuntary eyelid movement with jaw motion
The doctor diagnosed the patient with jaw winking.
chronic bacterial infection in the jaw of cattle and swine
The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with lumpy jaw after noticing swelling..
Origin of jaw
Middle English, jowe (jawbone)
Examples of jaw in a sentence
The X-ray showed a fracture in the jaw. She was in the jaws of despair after the news. The company was in the jaws of bankruptcy. The clamp's jaw held the wood tightly. The pliers' jaw was perfect for the task. They jawed over coffee at the cafe.
We jawed about our childhood memories. She jawed him for being late again. The teacher jawed the students for not doing homework. The device jaws the pipe securely. The clamp jaws the object tightly.
View all translations of jaw
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- French:mâchoire, bavarder, ...
- German:Kiefer, plaudern, ...
- Italian:mascella, chiacchierare, ...
- Spanish:quijada, charlar, ...
- Portuguese:maxilar, conversar, ...
- Chinese:下颌, 闲聊, ...
- Japanese:顎, 話す, ...
- Arabic:فك, دردش, ...
- Hebrew:לֶסֶת, לְפַטְפֵּט, ...
- Russian:челюсть, болтать, ...
- Ukrainian:щелепа, балакати, ...
- Hindi:जबड़ा, गपशप करना, ...
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