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Jaw
What is "jaw"?
The jaw, also known as the mandible, is the largest and strongest bone in the human skull and plays a crucial role in various essential functions. The jaw is responsible for activities such as biting, chewing, and speaking. It serves as a framework for the lower teeth and provides support to the facial structures. The movement of the jaw is controlled by powerful muscles, allowing for precise and coordinated actions during eating and speaking. Additionally, the jaw contributes to the aesthetics of the face and plays a significant role in facial expressions and overall facial symmetry.
Example
He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.
The dentist checked the alignment of her jaw to ensure there were no issues with her bite.
The boxer suffered a broken jaw after the intense match.
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mandíbula
either of the two bony parts of the skull that hold the mouth and teeth in any vertebrate
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mandíbula, garras
holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
to jaw
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masticar, triturar
to use teeth to break down food into smaller pieces
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charlar, platicar
talk socially without exchanging too much information
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hablar sin parar, charlar pesadamente
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
Example
Despite the urgent deadline, he continued to jaw about unrelated topics, wasting valuable time.
The professor cautioned the students not to jaw during examinations to maintain a quiet testing environment.
During the movie, the person sitting behind us was jawing about the plot twists, disturbing the entire audience.
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reprender, reprochar
censure severely or angrily