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jawing

/ˈdʒɔːɪŋ/

jawingnoun

jawings

Translations

болтовня

Their jawing kept everyone entertained during the long trip.

Их болтовня развлекала всех во время долгой поездки.

Definitions

The act of talking or chatting, especially in a casual or prolonged manner.

The two friends spent the afternoon jawing about their favorite sports teams.

Synonyms

jawingadjective

/ˈdʒɔːɪŋ/

/ˈdʒɔɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "jawing match"

Definitions

Characterized by prolonged or argumentative talking; involving much chatter.

The players got into a jawing contest on the sidelines.

Synonyms

jawnoun

Definitions

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

jawing

Gerund

jawed

Past Simple

jawed

Past Participle

jawing

Gerund

/dʒɔː/

Translations

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

глаголить

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

chew the fat

shoot the breeze

jawadjective

Definitions

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

Jaw pain can sometimes be a symptom of heart problems.