jaw

[US]/dʒɔː/
[UK]/dʒɔː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the lower part of the face, especially the lower jaw; a narrow opening
vi. to scold or lecture someone
vt. to scold or lecture someone

Phrases & Collocations

lower jaw

jawline

dislocated jaw

lockjaw

broken jaw

jaw crusher

jaws of death

upper jaw

jaw bone

jaw plate

jaw opening

Example Sentences

a jaw of flint.

the jaws of death.

project one's jaw in defiance.

The lower jaw is movable.

slack-jawed; the jawed fishes.

the skull's jaw hinged down.

A strong square jaw is a sign of firm character.

He fingered his jaw thoughtfully.

Hodson caught him flush on the jaw with a straight right.

the dog's jaws were primed to gnash.

this iron-jawed icon of American manhood.

victory was snatched from the jaws of defeat.

a passenger stepping from the jaws of a car ferry.

the jaw-dropping experience of taking the desert road.

a knot of muscles at the side of his jaw pulsed.

Harrison drew back his jaw as if riding the blow.

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