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01
kaak, onderkaak
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
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The boxer suffered a broken jaw after the intense match.
De bokser liep een gebroken kaak op na de intense wedstrijd.
02
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
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jaws vary in size and shape.
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 pliers ' jaws crushed the wire easily.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
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The dog jawed its kibble eagerly.
02
to converse casually or socially
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The friends jawed about trivial matters while waiting.
03
kletsen, babbelen
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
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During the movie, the person sitting behind us was jawing about the plot twists, disturbing the entire audience.
Tijdens de film zat de persoon achter ons te kletsen over de plotwendingen, wat het hele publiek stoorde.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
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The teacher jawed the student for talking during class.
