jaw

1. n. One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. Source: opted

2. n. Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering. Source: opted

3. n. In the plural, the mouth. Source: opted

4. n. 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. Source: opted

5. n. A notch or opening. Source: opted

6. n. A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard. Source: opted

7. n. One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine. Source: opted

8. n. The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast. Source: opted

9. n. Impudent or abusive talk. Source: opted

10. v. i. To scold; to clamor. Source: opted

11. v. t. To assail or abuse by scolding. Source: opted

12. n. the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth Source: wordnet

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