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Jaw
01
mandibola
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
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Chewing gum for too long can sometimes cause soreness in the jaw.
Masticare gomma per troppo tempo a volte può causare dolore alla mascella.
02
mascella
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Esempi
The surgeon repaired the damaged jaw with plates and screws.
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 mechanical jaws of the clamp prevented the object from slipping.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
Esempi
He jawed a carrot as a healthy snack.
02
to converse casually or socially
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They jawed idly in the park, enjoying the sunshine.
03
chiacchierare, blaterare
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
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The colleague jaws incessantly during meetings, often derailing the agenda.
Il collega chiacchiera incessantemente durante le riunioni, spesso facendo deragliare l'ordine del giorno.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
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The officer jawed the driver for reckless behavior.
