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Jaw
01
mâchoire
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
Exemples
The dentist checked the alignment of her jaw to ensure there were no issues with her bite.
Le dentiste a vérifié l'alignement de sa mâchoire pour s'assurer qu'il n'y avait aucun problème avec sa morsure.
02
mâchoire
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Exemples
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
Exemples
He adjusted the jaws of the clamp to fit the workpiece.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
Exemples
The horse jaws its feed throughout the day.
02
to converse casually or socially
Exemples
She jawed with her neighbors about the weather.
03
bavarder, jacasser
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
Exemples
The professor cautioned the students not to jaw during examinations to maintain a quiet testing environment.
Le professeur a averti les étudiants de ne pas bavarder pendant les examens afin de maintenir un environnement de test calme.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
Exemples
She was jawed by her parents for staying out late.
