Jaw

  • 31jaw — See: GLASS JAW …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 32jaw — See: GLASS JAW …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 33jaw — I. noun Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century 1. a. either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, usually bear teeth on their oral margin, and are an… …

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  • 34jaw — 1. noun /ʤɔː,ʤɔ,ʤɑ/ a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. b) Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the… …

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  • 35jaw — m IV, D. u, Ms. jawie, blm daw. «jawa» dziś tylko we fraz. Wyjść na jaw «stać się wiadomym, znanym» …

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  • 36jaw — See: glass jaw …

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  • 37jaw — dʒɔː n. one or both of the bones which form the framework of the mouth; section around the bones of the jaw, mouth; section of a machine which grips or holds objects; gossip, idle chatter v. talk, chat idly, gossip; scold, insult …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 38jaw — noun 1》 each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth.     ↘(jaws) the grasping, biting, or crushing mouthparts of an invertebrate. 2》 (jaws) the gripping parts of a wrench …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 39jaw — n. 1. Maxillary bone, jaw bone. 2. (Low.) Vituperation, abusive talk. 3. Wall (of a pass), enclosing crag, throat …

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  • 40jaw — [dʒɔː] noun [C] 1) the part of your mouth where your teeth grow 2) the lower part of your face that includes your chin and stretches back almost to your ear • sb s jaw drop ped used for saying that someone was very surprised or shocked[/ex] …

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