jaw

jaw has 18 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 3.

Definitions

• n.. One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
• n.. Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.
• n.. In the plural, the mouth.
• n.. Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
• n.. A notch or opening.
• n.. A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.
• n.. One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
• n.. The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
• n.. Impudent or abusive talk.
• v. i.. To scold; to clamor.
• v. t.. To assail or abuse by scolding.
• n.. holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object