Jaw
01
käke, underkäke
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
Exempel
She had to undergo surgery to correct a misaligned jaw.
Hon var tvungen att genomgå en operation för att rätta till en feljusterad käke.
02
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Exempel
The chimpanzee 's jaw is adapted for chewing tough vegetation.
03
one of the opposing parts of a tool or device that closes to grip, hold, or secure an object
Exempel
Make sure the jaws of the bench vice are aligned correctly.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
Exempel
He preferred to jaw each mouthful thoroughly before swallowing.
02
to converse casually or socially
Exempel
He jawed with the barista while ordering his drink.
03
pladdra, snacka
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
Exempel
As the audience waited for the performance to begin, the emcee reminded everyone not to jaw during the show.
Medan publiken väntade på att föreställningen skulle börja, påminde konferencieren alla om att inte prata under föreställningen.
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
Exempel
He got jawed by his boss for missing the deadline.
