jaw in British English · 1. the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth. · 2. the corresponding part of an invertebrate, esp ...

27 нояб. 2024 г. · either of the two bones in your mouth that contain your teeth челюсть sb's jaw drops If someone's jaw drops, their mouth opens because they are very surprised.

1. a : either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it.

[countable] either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that contain the teeth and move when you talk or eat. the top/upper jaw; the bottom/lower jaw ...

noun · the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth. · the corresponding part of an invertebrate, esp an insect · a pair or ...

The part of the face below the mouth. (figuratively) Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of ...

1[countable] either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that contain the teeth and move when you talk or eat the top/upper jaw the bottom/lower jaw.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun jaw. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Your jaw is the bottom, hinged part of your skull that holds your teeth. When you have a cavity, it can make your whole jaw hurt.