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One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
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The part of the face below the mouth.
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His jaw dropped in amazement.
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Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
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the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
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A notch or opening.
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A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
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the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.
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One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
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the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
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The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
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Impudent or abusive talk.
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Axle guard.
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The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.