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TOEFL BNC: 3999 COCA: 4087

jaw

1 jaw /ˈʤɑː/ noun
plural jaws
1 jaw
/ˈʤɑː/
noun
plural jaws
Learner's definition of JAW
[count]
: either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
often used figuratively常用作比喻
see picture at face
: the lower part of a person's face下巴;下颌usually singular通常用单数
jaws [plural] : two parts of a machine or tool that open and close to hold or crush something(机器或工具的)钳夹部分,钳口

jaw drops

◊ If your jaw drops, you open your mouth in a way that shows you are very surprised or shocked.张口结舌,目瞪口呆(表吃惊或震惊)
2 jaw /ˈʤɑː/ verb
jaws; jawed; jawing
2 jaw
/ˈʤɑː/
verb
jaws; jawed; jawing
Learner's definition of JAW
[no object] informal
: to talk in an angry way or for a very long time愤怒地数落;喋喋不休;唠唠叨叨
TOEFL BNC: 3999 COCA: 4087

jaw

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, usually bear teeth on their oral margin, and are an upper that is more or less firmly fused with the skull and a lower that is hinged, movable, and articulated with the temporal bone of either side compare mandible, maxilla
b
: the parts constituting the walls of the mouth and serving to open and close it
usually used in plural
c
: any of various organs of invertebrates that perform the function of the vertebrate jaws
2
: something resembling the jaw of an animal: such as
a
: either of two or more opposable parts that open and close for holding or crushing something between them
b
: one of the sides of a narrow pass or channel
3
a
: a space lying between or as if between open jaws
escaped from out of the jaws of the whale
b
: a position or situation in which one is threatened
rode into the jaws of danger
4
: a friendly chat
jawless adjective
jawless vertebrates

jaw

2 of 2

verb

jawed; jawing; jaws

intransitive verb

: to talk especially abusively, indignantly, or long-windedly
jawing with the referee

transitive verb

: to talk to in a scolding or boring manner

Example Sentences

Noun He broke his upper jaw. the jaws of a tiger the jaws of a vise Verb The coach was jawing with the referee. She was on the phone jawing with her sister all night.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Film Festival ahead of a fall release via Sony Pictures Classics, begins in Mexico with a jaw-dropping flamenco number that showcases Marina Tamayo as Carmen’s mother on the grounds of the family’s house. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Built in 1916 to mimic a jaw-dropping Italian Renaissance estate, this landmark villa is nestled among a 10-acre waterfront garden that calls to mind a tropical Versailles. Christina Pérez, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 The jaw-dropping visuals begin with a gorgeous look at Valinor, the Undying Lands where the Elves reside, and continue all the way through an impressively tense horror sequence in the second episode shot like something out of an Insidious movie. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 At the time, Fox showed up in a jaw-dropping sheer, sparkling Mugler gown and metallic thong, styled with a wet hair look—à la Kim Kardashian at the 2016 VMAs. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 The new Esencia Mansion spans a jaw-dropping 12,000 square feet and comes with four suites to sleep up to eight of your crew. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 In the final movements, Breaking Dawn — Part 2 does walk back its wilder elements, but retains much credit for consistently delivering jaw-dropping moments of shocking violence as well as comedy. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Check out the actor’s latest jaw-dropping cover photos. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Yet none of those was the most jaw-dropping moment for McAlister. Etan Smallman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022
Verb
Americans stand to lose more than a congenial place to jaw with one another while buying food and hardware, said Audrey Yoder, who co-owns the Yoder Store with her husband Paul off South Kropf Road near Molalla. Tom Henderson | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 21 Apr. 2022 The two continued to jaw at each other in the penalty box, and Tkachuk again showed his hands to a referee. Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2021 Fans who are used to jaw-dropping quarterback play would have to get used to average play from a middling veteran or inconsistent play from Love. Tom Silverstein, USA TODAY, 4 May 2021 Both players were eventually separated, though the bad blood spilled into the postgame locker room, as both players continued to jaw at each other. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2021 When the Battle of Ohio’s venue is at Paul Brown Stadium on Oct. 25, more Browns and Bengals fans will be able to jaw at each other. Cameron Fields, cleveland, 8 Oct. 2020 Bertin and Forbes ditch most of the gumshoes, sending just a pair of them (Pauline, jut-jawed Brennan) on a fresh and equally loopy adventure. New York Times, 14 Feb. 2020 Yasiel Puig, who had just been traded to the Indians, continued to jaw at Pirates players as he was being pulled away from the dugout. Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, 30 July 2019 With the Clippers leading by 17 points - their largest lead at 65-48 in the second quarter - Ben McLemore shoved Patrick Beverley from behind and Beverley shoved him back before Russell Westbrook pulled them apart after both had been jawing plenty. Jill Painter Lopez, Houston Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1748, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of jaw was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 3999 COCA: 4087
jaw

noun¹

1bone that contains teeth頜骨ADJECTIVE | VERB + JAW | JAW + VERB | JAW + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbottom, lower下頜top, upper上頜firm, strong結實的下巴clenched, set咬緊的牙關slack鬆弛的下巴jutting, lantern (= in which the lower part sticks out) 突出的下巴square方下巴broken, dislocated, fractured骨折的/脫位的/斷裂的頜骨VERB + JAWclench, set, tighten (NAmE) 咬緊牙關;咬住牙work (NAmE) 活動下巴She worked her lower jaw back and forth.她前後動了動下巴。drop張大嘴巴She dropped her jaw in astonishment.她吃驚地張大了嘴巴。rub搓下巴He rubbed his sore jaw.他搓了搓痠痛的下巴。break, dislocate, fracture使頜骨骨折/脫位/斷裂JAW + VERBdrop, hang, hang open嘴巴張大My jaw dropped in astonishment when I saw the size of the audience.看到有這麼多觀眾,我吃驚得張大了嘴巴。be set, clench, set, tighten牙關緊咬Her jaw was set, ready for a fight.她牙關緊咬,隨時準備打架。jut下巴突出His jaw jutted stubbornly forward; he would not be denied.他倔強地揚起下巴,一副不肯罷休的樣子。JAW + NOUNbone, muscle頜骨;頜肌PREPOSITIONin your jaw在下巴上A muscle in his jaw pulsed angrily.他下巴上的肌肉因憤怒而抽動了一下。on your jaw下巴上He had two days' growth of stubble on his jaw.他下巴上的鬍子茬兒兩天沒刮了。to the jaw朝着下巴a punch to the jaw朝下巴猛擊的一拳under your jaw在下巴底下She had a fold of flesh under her jaw.她下巴底下堆起了一層肉。PHRASESthe line of your jaw, the set of your jaw下巴的輪廓/樣子The stern set of the officer's jaw made Tony realize he was in trouble.長官緊繃的臉讓托尼意識到自己有麻煩了。
jaw

noun²

2jaws mouthADJECTIVE | VERB + JAWS | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEgaping, open張大的嘴;張開的嘴massive, powerful大嘴A shark can crush a boat with its massive jaws.鯊魚的大嘴可以摧毀一隻船。VERB + JAWSclamp, close, lock, sink緊閉嘴巴;合上嘴巴;緊緊咬住;狠狠咬住The dog locked its jaws on her leg and wouldn't let go.那條狗緊緊咬住她的腿不放。A spider sank its jaws into my ankle.一隻蜘蛛狠咬了我的腳脖子一口。open張開嘴Pythons open their jaws wide to swallow their prey whole.蟒蛇會張開大口將獵物整個吞下。snap啪的一聲合上嘴The animal's jaws snapped shut.這隻動物的嘴巴啪的一聲合上了。escape, escape from逃離⋯之口The antelope could not escape the crocodile's gaping jaws.那隻羚羊無法逃出鱷魚的大口。PREPOSITIONbetween its jaws咬在嘴裏The dog had his arm clamped between its jaws.那條狗緊緊咬住他的胳膊。

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