Definition of Jaw. Meaning of Jaw. Synonyms of Jaw

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Definition of Jaw

Jaw
Jaw Jaw, n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See Chaw, Chew.] 1. (Anat.) (a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. (b) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering. (c) In the plural, the mouth. 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. --Shak. 3. (Mach.) (a) A notch or opening. (b) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard. (b) 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. 4. (Naut.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast. 5. Impudent or abusive talk. [Slang] --H. Kingsley. Jaw bit (Railroad), a bar across the jaws of a pedestal underneath an axle box. Jaw breaker, a word difficult to pronounce. [Obs.]
Jaw
Jaw Jaw, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jawed; p. pr. & vb. n. Jawing.] To scold; to clamor. [Law]
Jaw
Jaw Jaw, v. t. To assail or abuse by scolding. [Law]

Meaning of Jaw from wikipedia

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- In jawed vertebrates, the mandible (from the Latin mandibula, 'for chewing'), lower jaw, or jawbone is a bone that makes up the lower – and typically more...
- often also referred to as Habsburg chin, Habsburg's chin, Habsburg jaw or Habsburg's jaw especially when referenced with context of its prevalence amongst...
- Tigers Jaw is an American rock band from Scranton, Pennsylvania, that formed in 2005. The group was co-founded by Adam McIlwee and Ben Walsh, with Walsh...
- (/ˌnæθoʊˈstɒmətə/; from Ancient Gr****: γνάθος (gnathos) 'jaw' + στόμα (stoma) 'mouth') are the jawed vertebrates. Gnathostome diversity comprises roughly...