jaw
Look at other dictionaries:
Jaw — (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See {Chaw}, {Chew}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anat.) (a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. (b) Hence, also, the bone… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jaw — jaw·ba·tion; jaw; jaw·less; jaw·break·ing·ly; … English syllables
JAW — bezeichnet: einen Freiburger Rapper, siehe JAW (Rapper) eine deutsche Musikgruppe, siehe JAW (Gruppe) Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsklärung zur Unterscheidung mehrerer mit demselben Wort bezeichneter Begriffe … Deutsch Wikipedia
jaw — [n] bones of chin bone, chops*, jowl, mandible, maxilla, mouth, muzzle*, orifice; concept 392 jaw [v1] talk a lot babble, chat, chatter, gab*, gossip, jabber, lecture, orate, prate, prattle, yak; concepts 51,56 Ant. be quiet jaw [v2] criticize… … New thesaurus
jaw — [jô] n. [ME jowe < OFr joue, cheek] 1. either of the two bones or bony parts that hold the teeth and frame the mouth in most vertebrates: the mandible (lower jaw) is usually hinged and movable, the maxilla (upper jaw) is usually not 2. any of… … English World dictionary
Jaw — Jaw, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Jawed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Jawing}.] 1. To scold; to clamor. [Law] Smollett. [1913 Webster] 2. To talk idly, long windedly, or without special purpose. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jaw — Jaw, v. t. To assail or abuse by scolding. [Law] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jaw — jaw* {{/stl 13}}{{stl 7}}ZOB. wychodzić – wyjść na jaw {{/stl 7}} … Langenscheidt Polski wyjaśnień
jaw — ► NOUN 1) each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. 2) (jaws) the grasping, biting, or crushing mouthparts of an invertebrate. 3) (jaws) the gripping parts of a wrench … English terms dictionary
jaw — vb upbraid, *scold, rate, berate, tongue lash, bawl, chew out, wig, rail, revile, vituperate Analogous words: censure, denounce, reprobate, reprehend, *criticize, blame, condemn: *reprove, reproach, chide, reprimand, rebuke … New Dictionary of Synonyms
jaw — noun 1 bone that contains teeth ADJECTIVE ▪ bottom, lower ▪ top, upper ▪ firm, strong ▪ clenched … Collocations dictionary
