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Definition jaw in British English

jaw noun

noun
/dʒɔː/
1

the lower part of your face that includes your chin and your bottom teeth

Example

He suffered a broken jaw in the accident.

Example

a firm/square jaw

Synonyms and related words
bags under your eyes bone structure brow
1.1

the part of your mouth where your teeth grow

Synonyms and related words
Adam’s apple agape corner
2

the parts of a machine that open and close, either to hold something or to pick something up and move it from one place to another place

Synonyms and related words
ancillary ball bearing bearing
Definition jaw in British English