mandible
Translation
jawbone, lower jaw
Examples
The patient fractured his mandible in the accident.
The patient fractured his mandible in the accident.
The ant's mandibles are very strong.
The ant's mandibles are very strong.
Grammar Patterns
a/the mandible the lower jawbone The patient fractured his mandible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jaw, jawbone
Etymology
From Latin 'mandibula', from 'mandere' meaning 'to chew'.
Memory Tips
A 'man' is 'able' to chew with his mandible.