Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Jaw.
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Def 1 US
Jaw - as a noun
The part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
Holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
Jaw - as a verb
Talk socially without exchanging too much information
Example: "The men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
- chaffer
- chat
- chatter
- chew the fat
- chit-chat
- chitchat
- claver
- confab
- confabulate
- gossip
- natter
- shoot the breeze
- visit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
Example: "He jawed his bubble gum"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
- bawl out
- berate
- call down
- call on the carpet
- chew out
- chew up
- chide
- dress down
- have words
- lambast
- lambaste
- lecture
- rag
- rebuke
- remonstrate
- reprimand
- scold
- take to task
- trounce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Jaw - as an adjective
(used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)
Example Sentences
"He clenched his jaw in anger."
"The boxer took a punch to the jaw."
"My jaw dropped when I saw the surprise."
"The dentist examined his patient's jaw for any issues."
"He dislocated his jaw while eating a large sandwich."
Word Game Points
Is JAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jaw is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
JAW has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is JAW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jaw is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordJAW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is JAW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jaw is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordJAW has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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