Maw
noun
The mouth or throat of an animal.
The lion opened its maw wide to roar.
Often appears as...
- open one's maw
- deep maw
noun
A destructive, consuming force or thing.
He was swallowed up by the maw of the corporation.
Often appears as...
- maw of despair
- maw of devastation
Usage tips
Figurative
noun
The mouth or throat of an animal.
The lion opened its maw wide to roar.
Often appears as...
- open one's maw
- deep maw
noun
A destructive, consuming force or thing.
He was swallowed up by the maw of the corporation.
Often appears as...
- maw of despair
- maw of devastation
Usage tips
Figurative
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Imagery
Used to describe the eating part or entrance of something big and often frightening.
The spelunkers entered the maw of the cave with trepidation.
Pro Tip 2/3Vivid Visuals
Creates a strong visual of a mouth or entrance, so it's often used in storytelling or descriptive writing.
The maw of the monster seemed as deep and dark as the ocean.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Humans
Although 'maw' can mean mouth, it's not commonly used for humans, more for animals and figurative uses.
The puppy greedily lapped up the milk, its maw dripping with drops.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Imagery
Used to describe the eating part or entrance of something big and often frightening.
The spelunkers entered the maw of the cave with trepidation.
Pro Tip 2/3Vivid Visuals
Creates a strong visual of a mouth or entrance, so it's often used in storytelling or descriptive writing.
The maw of the monster seemed as deep and dark as the ocean.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Humans
Although 'maw' can mean mouth, it's not commonly used for humans, more for animals and figurative uses.
The puppy greedily lapped up the milk, its maw dripping with drops.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Imagery
Used to describe the eating part or entrance of something big and often frightening.
The spelunkers entered the maw of the cave with trepidation.
Pro Tip 2/3Vivid Visuals
Creates a strong visual of a mouth or entrance, so it's often used in storytelling or descriptive writing.
The maw of the monster seemed as deep and dark as the ocean.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Humans
Although 'maw' can mean mouth, it's not commonly used for humans, more for animals and figurative uses.
The puppy greedily lapped up the milk, its maw dripping with drops.
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Video examples
Amazing Octopus Color...
exterminators tent engulfing a termite filled house your prey is trapped your grip is sure your arm tips go to work flushing out bits of food and disappearing them into your maw until
Video examples
Amazing Octopus Color...
exterminators tent engulfing a termite filled house your prey is trapped your grip is sure your arm tips go to work flushing out bits of food and disappearing them into your maw until
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Barbara Kingsolver
American Novelist
Every time I step onto an airplane, I turn to the right and take a good, hard stare into the maw of the engine. I don't know what I'm looking for. I just do it.
Quote examples
Limmy
Scottish Comedian
My maw died when I was 20. You tune into the radio or the telly and life goes on. Things keep on happening. The world doesnae stop.
Quote examples
Barbara Kingsolver
American Novelist
Every time I step onto an airplane, I turn to the right and take a good, hard stare into the maw of the engine. I don't know what I'm looking for. I just do it.
Quote examples
Limmy
Scottish Comedian
My maw died when I was 20. You tune into the radio or the telly and life goes on. Things keep on happening. The world doesnae stop.
Example 1 of 2
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