jaw

1 of 2

noun

ˈjȯ

: either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, usually bear teeth on their oral margin, and are an upper that is more or less firmly fused with the skull and a lower that is hinged, movable, and articulated with the temporal bone of either side compare mandible, maxilla

: the parts constituting the walls of the mouth and serving to open and close it

—usually used in plural

: any of various organs of invertebrates that perform the function of the vertebrate jaws

: something resembling the jaw of an animal: such as

: either of two or more opposable parts that open and close for holding or crushing something between them

: one of the sides of a narrow pass or channel

: a space lying between or as if between open jaws

escaped from out of the jaws of the whale

: a position or situation in which one is threatened

rode into the jaws of danger

: a friendly chat

jawless

ˈjȯ-ləs

adjective

jawless vertebrates

jaw

2 of 2

verb

jawed; jawing; jaws

intransitive verb

: to talk especially abusively, indignantly, or long-windedly

jawing with the referee

transitive verb

: to talk to in a scolding or boring manner

Synonyms

Noun

backchat
cackle
causerie
chat
chatter
chin music
chin-wag [slang]
chitchat
confab
confabulation
gab
gabfest
gossip
jangle
natter [chiefly British]
palaver
patter
rap
schmooze
small talk
table talk
talk
tête-à-tête

Verb

baste
bawl out
berate
call down
castigate
chastise
chew out
dress down
flay
hammer
keelhaul
lambaste
lambast
lecture
rag
rail (at or against)
rant (at)
rate
ream (out)
rebuke
reprimand
reproach
scold
score
tongue-lash
upbraid

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun He broke his upper jaw. the jaws of a tiger the jaws of a vise Verb The coach was jawing with the referee. She was on the phone jawing with her sister all night.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Film Festival ahead of a fall release via Sony Pictures Classics, begins in Mexico with a jaw-dropping flamenco number that showcases Marina Tamayo as Carmen’s mother on the grounds of the family’s house.

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Built in 1916 to mimic a jaw-dropping Italian Renaissance estate, this landmark villa is nestled among a 10-acre waterfront garden that calls to mind a tropical Versailles.

Christina Pérez, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 The jaw-dropping visuals begin with a gorgeous look at Valinor, the Undying Lands where the Elves reside, and continue all the way through an impressively tense horror sequence in the second episode shot like something out of an Insidious movie.

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 At the time, Fox showed up in a jaw-dropping sheer, sparkling Mugler gown and metallic thong, styled with a wet hair look—à la Kim Kardashian at the 2016 VMAs.

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 The new Esencia Mansion spans a jaw-dropping 12,000 square feet and comes with four suites to sleep up to eight of your crew.

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 In the final movements, Breaking Dawn — Part 2 does walk back its wilder elements, but retains much credit for consistently delivering jaw-dropping moments of shocking violence as well as comedy.

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Check out the actor’s latest jaw-dropping cover photos.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Yet none of those was the most jaw-dropping moment for McAlister.

Etan Smallman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022

Verb

Americans stand to lose more than a congenial place to jaw with one another while buying food and hardware, said Audrey Yoder, who co-owns the Yoder Store with her husband Paul off South Kropf Road near Molalla.

Tom Henderson | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 21 Apr. 2022 The two continued to jaw at each other in the penalty box, and Tkachuk again showed his hands to a referee.

Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2021 Fans who are used to jaw-dropping quarterback play would have to get used to average play from a middling veteran or inconsistent play from Love.

Tom Silverstein, USA TODAY, 4 May 2021 Both players were eventually separated, though the bad blood spilled into the postgame locker room, as both players continued to jaw at each other.

Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2021 When the Battle of Ohio’s venue is at Paul Brown Stadium on Oct. 25, more Browns and Bengals fans will be able to jaw at each other.

Cameron Fields, cleveland, 8 Oct. 2020 Bertin and Forbes ditch most of the gumshoes, sending just a pair of them (Pauline, jut-jawed Brennan) on a fresh and equally loopy adventure.

New York Times, 14 Feb. 2020 Yasiel Puig, who had just been traded to the Indians, continued to jaw at Pirates players as he was being pulled away from the dugout.

Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, 30 July 2019 With the Clippers leading by 17 points - their largest lead at 65-48 in the second quarter - Ben McLemore shoved Patrick Beverley from behind and Beverley shoved him back before Russell Westbrook pulled them apart after both had been jawing plenty.

Jill Painter Lopez, Houston Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2019 See More

Medical Definition

jaw

noun

ˈjȯ

: either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, and usually bear teeth on their oral margin:

: an upper structure more or less firmly fused with the skull

called also upper jaw, maxilla

: a lower structure that consists of a single bone or of completely fused bones and that is hinged, movable, and articulated by a pair of condyles with the temporal bone of either side

called also inferior maxillary bone, lower jaw, mandible

: the parts constituting the walls of the mouth and serving to open and close it

—usually used in plural

: any of various organs of invertebrates that perform the function of the vertebrate jaws

单词	jawing
释义	jaw 1 of 2 noun ˈjȯ 1 a : either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, usually bear teeth on their oral margin, and are an upper that is more or less firmly fused with the skull and a lower that is hinged, movable, and articulated with the temporal bone of either side compare mandible, maxilla b : the parts constituting the walls of the mouth and serving to open and close it —usually used in plural c : any of various organs of invertebrates that perform the function of the vertebrate jaws 2 : something resembling the jaw of an animal: such as a : either of two or more opposable parts that open and close for holding or crushing something between them b : one of the sides of a narrow pass or channel 3 a : a space lying between or as if between open jaws escaped from out of the jaws of the whale b : a position or situation in which one is threatened rode into the jaws of danger 4 : a friendly chat jawless ˈjȯ-ləs adjective jawless vertebrates jaw 2 of 2 verb jawed; jawing; jaws intransitive verb : to talk especially abusively, indignantly, or long-windedly jawing with the referee transitive verb : to talk to in a scolding or boring manner Synonyms Noun backchat cackle causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-tête Verb baste bawl out berate call down castigate chastise chew out dress down flay hammer keelhaul lambaste lambast lecture rag rail (at or against) rant (at) rate ream (out) rebuke reprimand reproach scold score tongue-lash upbraid See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He broke his upper jaw. the jaws of a tiger the jaws of a vise Verb The coach was jawing with the referee. She was on the phone jawing with her sister all night. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Film Festival ahead of a fall release via Sony Pictures Classics, begins in Mexico with a jaw-dropping flamenco number that showcases Marina Tamayo as Carmen’s mother on the grounds of the family’s house. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Built in 1916 to mimic a jaw-dropping Italian Renaissance estate, this landmark villa is nestled among a 10-acre waterfront garden that calls to mind a tropical Versailles. Christina Pérez, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 The jaw-dropping visuals begin with a gorgeous look at Valinor, the Undying Lands where the Elves reside, and continue all the way through an impressively tense horror sequence in the second episode shot like something out of an Insidious movie. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 At the time, Fox showed up in a jaw-dropping sheer, sparkling Mugler gown and metallic thong, styled with a wet hair look—à la Kim Kardashian at the 2016 VMAs. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 The new Esencia Mansion spans a jaw-dropping 12,000 square feet and comes with four suites to sleep up to eight of your crew. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 In the final movements, Breaking Dawn — Part 2 does walk back its wilder elements, but retains much credit for consistently delivering jaw-dropping moments of shocking violence as well as comedy. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Check out the actor’s latest jaw-dropping cover photos. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Yet none of those was the most jaw-dropping moment for McAlister. Etan Smallman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Verb Americans stand to lose more than a congenial place to jaw with one another while buying food and hardware, said Audrey Yoder, who co-owns the Yoder Store with her husband Paul off South Kropf Road near Molalla. Tom Henderson \| For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 21 Apr. 2022 The two continued to jaw at each other in the penalty box, and Tkachuk again showed his hands to a referee. Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2021 Fans who are used to jaw-dropping quarterback play would have to get used to average play from a middling veteran or inconsistent play from Love. Tom Silverstein, USA TODAY, 4 May 2021 Both players were eventually separated, though the bad blood spilled into the postgame locker room, as both players continued to jaw at each other. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2021 When the Battle of Ohio’s venue is at Paul Brown Stadium on Oct. 25, more Browns and Bengals fans will be able to jaw at each other. Cameron Fields, cleveland, 8 Oct. 2020 Bertin and Forbes ditch most of the gumshoes, sending just a pair of them (Pauline, jut-jawed Brennan) on a fresh and equally loopy adventure. New York Times, 14 Feb. 2020 Yasiel Puig, who had just been traded to the Indians, continued to jaw at Pirates players as he was being pulled away from the dugout. Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, 30 July 2019 With the Clippers leading by 17 points - their largest lead at 65-48 in the second quarter - Ben McLemore shoved Patrick Beverley from behind and Beverley shoved him back before Russell Westbrook pulled them apart after both had been jawing plenty. Jill Painter Lopez, Houston Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1748, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Phrases Containing jaw jaw drops glass jaw jaw-dropping lantern jaw lumpy jaw jaw drops glass jaw jaw-dropping lantern jaw lumpy jaw Kids Definition jaw noun ˈjȯ 1 : either of an upper or lower bony structure that supports the soft parts of the mouth and usually bears teeth on its edge and of which the lower part is movable 2 : a part of an invertebrate animal (as an insect) that resembles or does the work of a human jaw 3 : one of a pair of moving parts that open and close for holding or crushing something Tighten the jaws of the vise. Medical Definition jaw noun ˈjȯ 1 : either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, and usually bear teeth on their oral margin: a : an upper structure more or less firmly fused with the skull called also upper jaw, maxilla b : a lower structure that consists of a single bone or of completely fused bones and that is hinged, movable, and articulated by a pair of condyles with the temporal bone of either side called also inferior maxillary bone, lower jaw, mandible 2 : the parts constituting the walls of the mouth and serving to open and close it —usually used in plural 3 : any of various organs of invertebrates that perform the function of the vertebrate jaws jawing 1 of 2 noun as in yammering Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance yammering prating jabber chatter prattle babble gabble blab gibber patter swagger gibberish vaunt drivel bloviation windiness verbosity egotism rhetoric pomposity wind turgidity oratory rodomontade rant self-conceit braggadocio rhapsody self-importance bluster gasconade bombast magniloquence grandiloquence hot air brag fanfaronade bull rhodomontade gas cockalorum jawing 2 of 2 verb present participle of jaw 1 as in scolding to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings you don't have to jaw me to death just because I bite my nails Synonyms & Similar Words scolding lecturing reprimanding criticizing blaming berating upbraiding chastising admonishing ragging lambasting mocking flaying hammering castigating reproaching dressing down calling down attacking chiding rebuking tongue-lashing keelhauling bawling out basting chewing out faulting scoring haranguing laying into slamming lashing rating reviling denouncing knocking reading the riot act (to) ranting (at) bad-mouthing reaming (out) belittling disparaging railing (at or against) taking to task panning blasting ridiculing excoriating crucifying assailing condemning reproving scoffing censuring dissing scourging vituperating abusing scorning reprehending remonstrating (with) lacing (into) putting down Antonyms & Near Antonyms approving endorsing praising indorsing sanctioning lauding extolling See More 2 as in chatting to engage in casual or rambling conversation just a group of girls sitting around the locker room and jawing about the usual stuff Synonyms & Similar Words chatting talking conversing gabbing nattering chattering jabbering kibitzing schmoozing prating rattling blabbing palavering discussing cackling gabbling babbling gossiping prattling kibbitzing chinning rapping chaffering pattering twittering shmoozing gassing visiting blowing smoke yakking yapping chewing the rag tattling running on yammering shooting the breeze talking a blue streak chewing the fat expatiating yacking descanting
随便看	interfluve interfluves interfluvial interfold interfolded interfolding interfolds interfoliaceous interfoliar interfoliate interfoliated interfoliates interfoliating interfraternity interfret interfruitful interfruitfulness interfuel interfuse interfused interfuses interfusing interfusion interfusions intergalactic

jaw

noun

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing jaw

Kids Definition

noun

Medical Definition

noun

noun

verb