jaw
Translation
jaw
Examples
He broke his jaw in the accident.
He broke his jaw in the accident.
The shark's jaw is very powerful.
The shark's jaw is very powerful.
The jaws of the vise held the wood.
The jaws of the vice held the wood.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/sb.'s)) jaw (noun) He broke his jaw.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mandible, maxilla
Etymology
From Middle English 'jowe'. The origin is uncertain.
Memory Tips
Think of the movie 'Jaws' with the giant shark. The word refers to the bone structure of the mouth.