mouth
/mʌʊθ//maʊθ//maʊθ/noun
Definitions
The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
Example: "Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.
The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.
Example: The mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.
An outlet, aperture or orifice.
Example: The mouth of a cave
A loud or overly talkative person.
Example: My kid sister is a real mouth; she never shuts up.
verb
Definitions
To speak; to utter.
Example: He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting.
To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.
Example: The prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them.
To utter with a voice that is overly loud or swelling.
To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.
Example: The fish mouthed the lure, but didn't bite.