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Jaw
01
mandíbula
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
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He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.
Apretó la mandíbula con frustración cuando escuchó la noticia.
The dentist checked the alignment of her jaw to ensure there were no issues with her bite.
El dentista revisó la alineación de su mandíbula para asegurarse de que no hubiera problemas con su mordida.
02
mandíbula
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
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The lion 's powerful jaw allows it to crush bones.
The X-ray revealed a fracture in the jaw.
03
one of the opposing parts of a tool or device that closes to grip, hold, or secure an object
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The vise 's jaws held the metal piece firmly in place.
He adjusted the jaws of the clamp to fit the workpiece.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
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She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading
The horse jaws its feed throughout the day.
02
to converse casually or socially
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They jawed for hours over coffee.
She jawed with her neighbors about the weather.
03
charlar, parlotear
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
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Despite the urgent deadline, he continued to jaw about unrelated topics, wasting valuable time.
A pesar del plazo urgente, continuó parlotear sobre temas no relacionados, perdiendo un tiempo valioso.
The professor cautioned the students not to jaw during examinations to maintain a quiet testing environment.
El profesor advirtió a los estudiantes que no hablaran sin parar durante los exámenes para mantener un ambiente de prueba tranquilo.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
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The coach jawed the players for their sloppy performance.
She was jawed by her parents for staying out late.
