jaws
Pronunciation:
/d͡ʒɑz//d͡ʒɔːz/noun
Definitions
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
The part of the face below the mouth.
Example: His jaw dropped in amazement.
Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
Example: the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
A notch or opening.
verb
Definitions
To assail or abuse by scolding.
To scold; to clamor.
To talk; to converse.
(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.
noun
Definitions
The mouth
The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.
Example: Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible.
(eastern Ohio) a contrarian.