jaw

/dʒɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

the fixed part of the skull that contains the teeth and forms the lower part of the mouth

“She opened her jaw wide to yawn.”

2. verb

to close the mouth, typically with the teeth clenched

“He jawed loudly at the referee’s call.”

3. verb

to talk or chat informally, typically in a long, friendly conversation

“They jawed for hours about their favorite TV shows.”

Synonyms

  • chew
  • mouth

Antonyms

  • mute
  • silence