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    jaw
    /dʒɔː/

    noun

    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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  2. Learn the meaning of jaw as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, idioms and pronunciation. Find out how to use jaw in different contexts, such as anatomy, danger, talk and more.

  3. Learn the anatomy, function, and usage of the word jaw in different contexts. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of jaw.

  4. Learn the different meanings and uses of the word jaw, as a noun or a verb, in English. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related terms for jaw.

  5. (literary) used to describe an unpleasant situation that almost happens. They narrowly escaped from the jaws of death. the jaws of a tunnel, etc. the narrow entrance to a tunnel, etc., especially one that looks dangerous. snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

  6. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word jaw, from the lower part of the face to the mechanical parts that grip something. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and related words for jaw.

  7. Your jaw is the bottom, hinged part of your skull that holds your teeth. When you have a cavity, it can make your whole jaw hurt. In humans, our jaw is the bony part of the head that contains our mouth and teeth. All animals with spines have jaws.

  8. Jaw is a word that can refer to the bony or cartilaginous structures that hold the teeth in vertebrates, or to the parts of a machine that grip or hold something. It can also mean a dangerous situation, a slang for talking, or a verb for chewing.