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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.
The dentist checked the alignment of her jaw to ensure there were no issues with her bite.
Dentistul a verificat alinierea maxilarului ei pentru a se asigura că nu există probleme cu mușcătura.
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.
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading
The horse jaws its feed throughout the day.
02
to converse casually or socially
Exemple
They jawed for hours over coffee.
She jawed with her neighbors about the weather.
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.
The professor cautioned the students not to jaw during examinations to maintain a quiet testing environment.
Profesorul i-a avertizat pe studenți să nu târâie în timpul examenelor pentru a menține un mediu de testare liniștit.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
Exemple
The coach jawed the players for their sloppy performance.
She was jawed by her parents for staying out late.
