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jaw

/dʒɔː/

/dʒɔ/

Translations

jawnoun

jaws

/dʒɔː/

/dʒɔ/

mâchoire

The dentist examined the patient's jaw for any signs of misalignment.

Le dentiste a examiné la mâchoire du patient pour déceler tout signe de mauvais alignement.

bavardageLangue familière.

Drop by for a cup of tea and a good jaw.

Passe prendre le thé pour une bonne bavardage.

Additional translations

causerieMoins familier que « bavardage ».

morsEn mécanique, pour une pièce de serrage ou de préhension.

Synonyms

jawverb

jawed

Past Simple

jawed

Past Participle

jawing

Gerund

/dʒɔː/

houspillerFamilier, pour réprimander de façon répétée.

She jawed him for not cleaning up his room.

Elle l'a houspillé parce qu'il n'avait pas rangé sa chambre.

bavarder

They sat on the porch and jawed about the old days for hours.

Ils se sont assis sur le porche et ont bavardé pendant des heures au sujet du bon vieux temps.

Additional translations

sermonnerSelon le contexte, avec une nuance plus insistante ou moralisatrice.

Synonyms

chew the fat

shoot the breeze

jawadjective

/dʒɔː/

/dʒɔ/

Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to the jaw(s), e.g., "jaw pain".

mandibulaire

Jaw pain can sometimes be a symptom of heart problems.

Une douleur mandibulaire peut parfois être un symptôme de problèmes cardiaques.

Additional translations

de la mâchoireTour plus descriptif, fréquent en contexte médical ou courant.

Definitions

jawnoun

Either of the two bony structures in vertebrates that form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth.

The dentist examined the patient's jaw for any signs of misalignment.

The lower part of the face surrounding the mandible, especially the lower jaw.

He clenched his jaw in anger as he listened to the accusations.

Either of a pair of hinged or sliding parts of a machine or tool that grip, crush, or hold an object.

The vise's jaw held the metal piece firmly in place while he worked on it.

Informal talk, especially prolonged or idle conversation; a chat.

Drop by for a cup of tea and a good jaw.

jawverb

To talk or chat, especially in a prolonged or tedious manner.

They sat on the porch and jawed about the old days for hours.

To scold or criticize someone in a nagging or persistent manner.

She jawed him for not cleaning up his room.

jawadjective

Relating to or affecting the jaw or jaws (used attributively).

Jaw pain can sometimes be a symptom of heart problems.