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mandible

UK
/ˈmændɪbəl/
US
/ˈmændəbl/

Translations

mandiblenoun
mandibles
pl
UK
/ˈmændɪbəl/
US
/ˈmændəbl/
mandibuleAnatomie.
The dentist examined the patient's mandible for any signs of fracture.
Le dentiste a examiné la mandibule du patient pour déceler des signes de fracture.
mandibuleEntomologie et arachnologie.
The ant used its left mandible to grasp the seed.
La fourmi a utilisé sa mandibule gauche pour saisir la graine.
Additional translations
mandibuleOrnithologie.
Synonyms
jaw
jawbone
lower jaw
chin
mandibleadjective
UK
/ˈmæn.dɪ.bəl/
US
/ˈmæn.də.bəl/
Used attributively to modify another noun; fully inflected adjectival use is rare.
mandibulaireAnatomie; s'emploie surtout en position épithète ou en terminologie scientifique.
Mandible length is an important metric in beetle taxonomy.
La longueur mandibulaire est une mesure importante en taxonomie des coléoptères.

Definitions

mandiblenoun
The lower jawbone in vertebrates, which is hinged to open and close the mouth.
The dentist examined the patient's mandible for any signs of fracture.
Either of the pair of hard, biting mouthparts of insects and other arthropods, used for cutting and holding food.
The ant used its left mandible to grasp the seed.
Either the upper or the lower part of a bird's beak.
The pelican’s lower mandible expands to hold large amounts of water.
mandibleadjective
Located in, on, or pertaining to a mandible; mandibular (usually attributive).
Mandible length is an important metric in beetle taxonomy.
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