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Jaw
01
Kiefer
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
Beispiele
She had to undergo surgery to correct a misaligned jaw.
Sie musste sich einer Operation unterziehen, um einen falsch ausgerichteten Kiefer zu korrigieren.
02
Kiefer
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Beispiele
The chimpanzee 's jaw is adapted for chewing tough vegetation.
03
one of the opposing parts of a tool or device that closes to grip, hold, or secure an object
Beispiele
Make sure the jaws of the bench vice are aligned correctly.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
Beispiele
He preferred to jaw each mouthful thoroughly before swallowing.
02
to converse casually or socially
Beispiele
He jawed with the barista while ordering his drink.
03
schwafeln, quatschen
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
Beispiele
As the audience waited for the performance to begin, the emcee reminded everyone not to jaw during the show.
Während das Publikum auf den Beginn der Vorstellung wartete, erinnerte der Moderator alle daran, während der Show nicht zu schwatzen.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
Beispiele
He got jawed by his boss for missing the deadline.
