Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Jaw.
How to pronounce jaw:
Def 1 US
Jaw - as a noun
The part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
osHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
Holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
Jaw - as a verb
Talk socially without exchanging too much information
Example: "The men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chafferchatchatterchew the fatchit-chatchitchatclaverconfabconfabulategossipnattershoot the breezevisitHypernyms (Closely Related)
conversediscourseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
Example: "He jawed his bubble gum"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chewmanducatemasticateHypernyms (Closely Related)
grategrindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bawl outberatecall downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchidedress downhave wordslambastlambastelectureragrebukeremonstratereprimandscoldtake to tasktrounceHypernyms (Closely Related)
criticisecriticizeknockpick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Jaw - as an adjective
(used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)
Example Sentences
"He clenched his jaw in anger."
"The boxer took a punch to the jaw."
"My jaw dropped when I saw the surprise."
"The dentist examined his patient's jaw for any issues."
"He dislocated his jaw while eating a large sandwich."
Word Game Points
Is JAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jaw is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
JAW has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is JAW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jaw is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordJAW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is JAW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jaw is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordJAW has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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