jaw
word
/ˈdʒɔ/
jaw
/dʒˈɔː/
jaw
Definition
The jaw is the bony part of your face that holds your teeth and moves when you open and close your mouth. It can also refer to the lower part of the face around the mouth.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun for the mouth bone area: 'upper jaw', 'lower jaw', 'my jaw hurts'. In everyday speech, 'jaw' often refers especially to the lower moving part. Common phrases include 'drop your jaw' or 'jaw-dropping' for great surprise. Do not confuse it with 'chin', which is the front point below the mouth.
Spanish: mandíbula - quijadaPortuguese (BR): mandíbula - maxilarPortuguese (PT): mandíbula - maxilarChinese (Simplified): 下巴 - 颌Chinese (Traditional): 下巴 - 顎Hindi: जबड़ाArabic: فكBengali: জড়ো - চোয়ালRussian: челюстьJapanese: あごVietnamese: hàmKorean: 턱Turkish: çeneUrdu: جبڑاIndonesian: rahang
Example Sentences
My jaw hurts when I chew.
basic
The dentist checked her jaw.
basic
He has a strong jaw.
basic
Her jaw dropped when she saw the price.
natural
I woke up with a sore jaw from grinding my teeth.
natural
That final plot twist was absolutely jaw-dropping.
natural