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Jaw
01
falca, mandibula
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
Exemple
He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.
Ți-a strâns falca de frustrare când a auzit știrea.
02
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Exemple
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
Exemple
The vise 's jaws held the metal piece firmly in place.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
Exemple
She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading
02
to converse casually or socially
Exemple
They jawed for hours over coffee.
03
a vorbi în lung și în lat, a palavragi
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
Exemple
Despite the urgent deadline, he continued to jaw about unrelated topics, wasting valuable time.
În ciuda termenului limită urgent, el a continuat să tragă de limbă pe subiecte nelegate, irosind timp valoros.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
Exemple
The coach jawed the players for their sloppy performance.
