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。
The dentist checked the alignment of her jaw to ensure there were no issues with her bite.
歯科医は、彼女の噛み合わせに問題がないことを確認するために、顎の位置をチェックしました。
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.
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
例
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
例
She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading
The horse jaws its feed throughout the day.
02
to converse casually or socially
例
They jawed for hours over coffee.
She jawed with her neighbors about the weather.
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。
The professor cautioned the students not to jaw during examinations to maintain a quiet testing environment.
教授は、静かな試験環境を維持するために、学生たちに試験中に長々と話すことをしないよう警告しました。
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
例
The coach jawed the players for their sloppy performance.
She was jawed by her parents for staying out late.
