jawbonenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈdʒɔː.bəʊn/us/ˈdʒɑː.boʊn/the bone that forms the shape of the lower part of the face
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Bone structures
- acetabular
- acetabulum
- acromial
- acromioclavicular
- acromion
- breastbone
- coccyx
- endoskeleton
- iliac
- ilium
- intercarpal
- intercondylar
- interosseous
- kneecap
- sacroiliac
- sacrospinous
- sacrotuberous
- sacrum
- sagittal
- trapezium
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jawboneverb [ I or T ]
uk/ˈdʒɔː.bəʊn/us/ˈdʒɑː.boʊn/US informalto talk to someone, especially to try to persuade them to do something:
Congresswoman Weintrob jawboned local officials about their responsibilities toward the immigrant community.
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Lecturing & addressing
- address
- angle
- extemporize
- filibuster
- floor
- hold
- hold forth
- lead 1
- lead off
- lecture
- maiden speech
- monologue
- oration
- oratory
- sermonize
- speaking
- speech
- speechify
- talk
- talk at sb
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Urging & persuading