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jaw

/dʒɔː/

/dʒɔ/

Translations

jawnoun

jaws

/dʒɔː/

/dʒɔ/

челюсть

The dentist examined my jaw for any signs of infection.

Стоматолог осмотрел мою челюсть на наличие признаков инфекции.

Additional translations

Synonyms

jawverb

jawed

Past Simple

jawed

Past Participle

jawing

Gerund

/dʒɔː/

ругать

The coach would jaw the players after a poor performance.

Тренер ругал игроков после плохого выступления.

болтать

They would jaw for hours about their favorite books.

Они могли болтать часами о своих любимых книгах.

Additional translations

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".

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.