Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Jaws.
How to pronounce jaws:
US
Jaws - 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
Jaws - 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)
Example Sentences
"His jaws dropped in astonishment when he saw the surprise party."
"The lion showed its powerful jaws while roaring fiercely."
"She clenched her jaws tightly to control her anger."
"The shark's sharp jaws can tear through its prey easily."
"He had to undergo surgery after his jaws were injured in the accident."
Word Game Points
Is JAWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jaws is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
JAWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is JAWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jaws is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordJAWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is JAWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jaws is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordJAWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
