Jaw
01
顎, 下顎
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
例
He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.
彼はその知らせを聞いて、いらだちで顎を噛みしめた。
02
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
例
The lion 's powerful jaw allows it to crush bones.
03
one of the opposing parts of a tool or device that closes to grip, hold, or secure an object
例
The vise 's jaws held the metal piece firmly in place.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
例
She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading
02
to converse casually or socially
例
They jawed for hours over coffee.
03
喋る, べらべら話す
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
例
Despite the urgent deadline, he continued to jaw about unrelated topics, wasting valuable time.
緊急の締め切りにもかかわらず、彼は関係のない話題についてべらべらしゃべり続け、貴重な時間を無駄にした。
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
例
The coach jawed the players for their sloppy performance.
