jaws

Noun

jaw (plural jaws)

1. One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
2. The part of the face below the mouth.
   • His jaw dropped in amazement.
3. (especially, figuratively, in plural) Anything resembling the jaw (sense 1) of an animal in form or action; the mouth or way of entrance.
   • the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
4. A notch or opening.
5. A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
   • the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.
6. One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
   • the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.

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