jaw

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the skull, forming a hinge between the skull and the mandible, containing the articulating condyles and the nutrient foramen.

  - "The jaw muscle contracted, enabling him to chew his food."
  - "During surgery, the surgeon had to carefully maneuver around the jaw bone."
  - "The dentist examined the patient's jaw for signs of TMJ disorder."

• verb

  To speak or express one's opinion forcefully and at length.

  - "During the town hall meeting, the mayor finally had a chance to jaw with constituents."
  - "The two politicians spent hours jawing over their differing policies."
  - "My colleague and I jaws about the latest developments in our field."

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Pronunciation

1. /d͡ʒɑ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651091"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jaw
jow , now , tow , wow , mow , bough , vow , row , show , glow , throw

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Variants

List of all variants of jaw that leads to same result
jaw , jawless , jaws , jawed , jawing , jaw-dropper , jaw-droppers , jaw-dropping , jaw-droppingly , jaw drops , glass jaw , glass jaws , lantern jaw , lantern jaws , lantern-jawed , lumpy jaw , lumpy jaws , Moose Jaw

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Etymology

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Old English geweorc 'jaw, jawbone, hinge,' from Proto-Germanic *gaworko-, from gah- 'gap' + werk- 'work.'

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Trivia

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1. The human jaw can open wide enough to fit a circumference of 11 inches.

2. The term 'jaw' is also used in the world of sports to describe a powerful hit or check.

3. The longest human jawbone ever recorded was found in Romania and measured 17 inches long.

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Related Concepts

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1. TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint): The jaw joint that connects the mandible to the skull, allowing for movement of the jaw.

2. Jawbone: The bone of the lower jaw, also known as the mandible.

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Culture

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The jaw is an important symbol in various cultures, including ancient Egypt, where it was believed to be a key component of the afterlife. In literature, the term 'jaw' can refer to a person's ability to speak their mind and express strong opinions.

How to Memorize "jaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and location of the jaw in the human body. Imagine the hinge-like action of the jaw as it opens and closes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jaw' with the idea of strong opinions and forceful speech.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Just Open A Window' to help remember the definition of the jaw as the part of the skull that opens the mouth.

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