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Definition of: jaw
(jô) noun
1. Anat. One of the two bony structures forming the framework of the mouth; a maxilla or a mandible.
2. The mouth.
3. Anything like or suggesting a jaw, as one of the gripping parts of a vise: often used figuratively: the jaws of death.
4. Slang Needless talk; scolding; abuse.
—v.i. Slang
1. To talk; jabber.
2. To scold.
—v.t.
3. Slang Tο scold. [Earlier jowe, chawe.? Akin to chew, infl. by F joue cheek.]
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