Plural of mandible

regular plural

The plural of mandible is mandibles.

Forms of mandible

Mandibles with 4 teeth decreasing in size from the apical teeth, the antepenultime (subbasal) smallest.2004, Sociobiology, XLIV:i, page 328. From the entry antepenultime
Of the 23 ovicaprid mandibles present, four exhibited dental calculus on the buccal surfaces of the cheek teeth.2015, Sylvia Warman, “Animal Bone”, in Mary Alexander, editor, Medieval and Post-Medieval Occupation and Industry in the Redcliffe Suburb…. From the entry ovicaprid
As he moved the handles the two tiny levers opened and shut like the mandibles of a Picasso crab.2012, Michael Gilbert, Sky High, →ISBN, page 183. From the entry jigger
Mandibles mat, finely weakly punctate except medially at base unpunctate.1989, Oriental Insects, page 303. From the entry unpunctate
Usually she crambles the sand particles with her mandibles and fore legs and sweeps it out backwards through the underside of her abdomen.1958, Fukui Daigaku. Kyōikugakubu, Memoirs: Natural science, page 30. From the entry cramble

noun The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
noun Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak.
noun Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials.

What is the plural of mandible?: The plural of mandible is mandibles.
Is mandible countable?: Mandible is a countable noun.

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