Jaw
noun
The lower part of your face that moves when you open your mouth.
His jaw dropped in surprise when he saw the mess in his room.
Often appears as...
- drop one's jaw
- grind one's jaw
noun
Either of the two bones that your teeth are in.
She was born with an underdeveloped jaw.
Often appears as...
- upper jaw
- lower jaw
Usage tips
General, Medical
noun
A talk or chat, often criticizing or complaining about something.
He gave me a bit of a jaw about my performance.
Often appears as...
- give someone a jaw
- have a jaw
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Informal
Colloquial
verb
To talk for a long time, often complaining or criticizing.
Why does he always jaw about politics at parties?
Often appears as...
- jaw about
- jaw endlessly
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Informal
Colloquial
noun
A part of a machine that holds something in place or moves it.
This car jack features a wide, sturdy jaw for holding the vehicle securely.
Often appears as...
- open the jaw
- close the jaw
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Technical
noun
The lower part of your face that moves when you open your mouth.
His jaw dropped in surprise when he saw the mess in his room.
Often appears as...
- drop one's jaw
- grind one's jaw
noun
Either of the two bones that your teeth are in.
She was born with an underdeveloped jaw.
Often appears as...
- upper jaw
- lower jaw
Usage tips
General, Medical
noun
A talk or chat, often criticizing or complaining about something.
He gave me a bit of a jaw about my performance.
Often appears as...
- give someone a jaw
- have a jaw
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To talk for a long time, often complaining or criticizing.
Why does he always jaw about politics at parties?
Often appears as...
- jaw about
- jaw endlessly
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A part of a machine that holds something in place or moves it.
This car jack features a wide, sturdy jaw for holding the vehicle securely.
Often appears as...
- open the jaw
- close the jaw
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Movement
Often used to describe expressions related to emotions or reactions.
Her jaw tightened as she tried not to cry.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Impact
Refers to an injury or physical impact that affects the mouth area.
He took a football to the jaw during the game.
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Movement
Often used to describe expressions related to emotions or reactions.
Her jaw tightened as she tried not to cry.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Impact
Refers to an injury or physical impact that affects the mouth area.
He took a football to the jaw during the game.
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Movement
Often used to describe expressions related to emotions or reactions.
Her jaw tightened as she tried not to cry.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Impact
Refers to an injury or physical impact that affects the mouth area.
He took a football to the jaw during the game.
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Video examples
Filming the Kung Fu...
predator we were really not expecting it and thankfully we were rolling at that very moment but then it starts to lift its arms and obviously you have to be quiet when you're filming wildlife but i remember looking at the cameraman alistair mcewan and just both of us with our jaws
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The otherworldly...
and acting as food for deep-sea animals. Largely thanks to that, abundant life forms exist in the darkness, adapting to a harsh reality where only the weird and wonderful can survive. Fish with cavernous mouths, spiky teeth jutting from their jaws,
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New Zealand's Stunning...
All of a sudden you’re overlooking this amazing body of water with this huge cliff. I don’t think that I’ve seen that kind of a magical beach in my life. Like, jaw dropping. The water literally had like eight different shades of colours.
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The psychological weight...
bloodstream to the soundtrack of jaws like 29 million other americans i was sent home with a diet a prescription and a little booklet about my disease and as i dug into it i learned a dirty little truth two actually the first says
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Fatal Encounter with...
From being born and taking its first breath, its feet on the plains of Africa, to staring into the jaws of death and taking its last breath. Life can be harsh, and these brutal scenarios take place daily in the wild.
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I don't want children --...
I swallowed every sharp word in my throat, clenched my jaw, and instead answered each one of their condescending questions and statements. I had come here looking for objectivity and support
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How Do Goldfish Flirt? PIPE...
experiments revealed that goldfish recognize their owners they have surprisingly good memories to five months are long they're extendable jaw help suck up food the edible bets are
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
its entire body is covered in a thick and noxious slime it's so glutinous that once their jaws are in they can't get them out other ants seem to give a helping hand
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Killer Ant Swarm...
extraordinary hunting trails large soldier ants line the trail protecting the smaller workers inside their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade
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Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
and noxious slime it's so glutinous that once their jaws are in they can't get them out other ants seem to give a helping hand
Video examples
Filming the Kung Fu...
predator we were really not expecting it and thankfully we were rolling at that very moment but then it starts to lift its arms and obviously you have to be quiet when you're filming wildlife but i remember looking at the cameraman alistair mcewan and just both of us with our jaws
Video examples
The otherworldly...
and acting as food for deep-sea animals. Largely thanks to that, abundant life forms exist in the darkness, adapting to a harsh reality where only the weird and wonderful can survive. Fish with cavernous mouths, spiky teeth jutting from their jaws,
Video examples
New Zealand's Stunning...
All of a sudden you’re overlooking this amazing body of water with this huge cliff. I don’t think that I’ve seen that kind of a magical beach in my life. Like, jaw dropping. The water literally had like eight different shades of colours.
Video examples
The psychological weight...
bloodstream to the soundtrack of jaws like 29 million other americans i was sent home with a diet a prescription and a little booklet about my disease and as i dug into it i learned a dirty little truth two actually the first says
Video examples
Fatal Encounter with...
From being born and taking its first breath, its feet on the plains of Africa, to staring into the jaws of death and taking its last breath. Life can be harsh, and these brutal scenarios take place daily in the wild.
Video examples
I don't want children --...
I swallowed every sharp word in my throat, clenched my jaw, and instead answered each one of their condescending questions and statements. I had come here looking for objectivity and support
Video examples
How Do Goldfish Flirt? PIPE...
experiments revealed that goldfish recognize their owners they have surprisingly good memories to five months are long they're extendable jaw help suck up food the edible bets are
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
its entire body is covered in a thick and noxious slime it's so glutinous that once their jaws are in they can't get them out other ants seem to give a helping hand
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
extraordinary hunting trails large soldier ants line the trail protecting the smaller workers inside their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade
Video examples
Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
and noxious slime it's so glutinous that once their jaws are in they can't get them out other ants seem to give a helping hand
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Quote examples
Ian Ziering
American Actor
When I got the call from Chippendales, my jaw dropped, as it came on the heels of TMZ calling me fat on national TV. I am passionate about health and fitness, so I've kept in shape, and dancing is something I've always enjoyed, so I figured, why not?
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Glenn Danzig
American Musician
I don't know that I'm not normal, because usually, when I tell people the things I do, either their jaw drops or they look at me shocked, but I'm sure I do normal things - everyone eats, that kind of stuff.
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Peter Benchley
American Author
Since writing JAWS, I've been lucky enough to do close to forty television shows about wildlife in the oceans, and yes, I have been attacked by sea creatures once in a while.
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Donald Johanson
American Scientist
Normally, we are happy to find a fragment of jaw, a few isolated teeth, a bit of an arm, a bit of a skull. But to find associated body parts is extremely rare.
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Everett McGill
American Actor
If you lost a major actor because of a broken jaw, the project collapses.
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Beth Phoenix
American Wrestler
You don't know what a broken jaw feels like until it happens.
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Louis Leakey
British Scientist
The Foxhall jaw has now been missing for many years.
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George Groves
British Athlete
I've boxed on with cuts, broken jaws, everything.
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Joel Kinnaman
Swedish Actor
It's hard to act with just your jaw.
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Cub Swanson
American Mixed Martial Artist
I don't want a broken jaw again.
Quote examples
Ian Ziering
American Actor
When I got the call from Chippendales, my jaw dropped, as it came on the heels of TMZ calling me fat on national TV. I am passionate about health and fitness, so I've kept in shape, and dancing is something I've always enjoyed, so I figured, why not?
Quote examples
Glenn Danzig
American Musician
I don't know that I'm not normal, because usually, when I tell people the things I do, either their jaw drops or they look at me shocked, but I'm sure I do normal things - everyone eats, that kind of stuff.
Quote examples
Peter Benchley
American Author
Since writing JAWS, I've been lucky enough to do close to forty television shows about wildlife in the oceans, and yes, I have been attacked by sea creatures once in a while.
Quote examples
Donald Johanson
American Scientist
Normally, we are happy to find a fragment of jaw, a few isolated teeth, a bit of an arm, a bit of a skull. But to find associated body parts is extremely rare.
Quote examples
Everett McGill
American Actor
If you lost a major actor because of a broken jaw, the project collapses.
Quote examples
Beth Phoenix
American Wrestler
You don't know what a broken jaw feels like until it happens.
Quote examples
Louis Leakey
British Scientist
The Foxhall jaw has now been missing for many years.
Quote examples
George Groves
British Athlete
I've boxed on with cuts, broken jaws, everything.
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Joel Kinnaman
Swedish Actor
It's hard to act with just your jaw.
Quote examples
Cub Swanson
American Mixed Martial Artist
I don't want a broken jaw again.
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