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Definitions for Jaws

[1] either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth.
[2] the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively: My jaw is swollen.
[3] jaws, anything resembling a pair of jaws or evoking the concept of grasping and holding: the jaws of a gorge; the jaws of death.
[4] Machinery . one of two or more parts, as of a machine, that grasp or hold something: the jaws of a vise. any of two or more protruding parts for attaching to or meshing with similar parts.
[5] Often jaws. Also called throat. Nautical . a forked piece at the end of a gaff, fitting halfway around the mast.
[6] Slang . idle talk; chatter. impertinent talk.
[7] Slang . to talk; chat; gossip. to scold or use abusive language.
[8] Slang . to scold.
[9] a swelling wave of water; billow.
[10] (of liquid) to surge, splash, or dash forward, as in waves.
[11] to pour or splash (liquid).
[12] the narrow opening of some confined place such as a gorge
[13] the jaws a dangerously close position the jaws of death
[14] the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth. In higher vertebrates it consists of the upper jaw (maxilla) fused to the cranium and the lower jaw (mandible) Related adjectives: gnathal, gnathic
[15] the corresponding part of an invertebrate, esp an insect
[16] a pair or either of a pair of hinged or sliding components of a machine or tool designed to grip an object
[17] slang impudent talk; cheek idle conversation; chat moralizing talk; a lecture
[18] (intr) slang to talk idly; chat; gossip to lecture

Words related to Jaws

jawmouth, bone, orifice, muzzle, jowl, maxilla, mandible, orate, prate, yak, babble, jabber, prattle, chat, gossip, lecture, chatter, gab, revile

Words nearby Jaws

jawjavelin, javelin fish, javelina, javelle water, javits, jaw, jaw reflex, jaw's-harp, jaw-dropping, jaw-winking syndrome, jawan

Origin of Jaws

2First recorded in 1505–15; perhaps akin to jaup

Other words from Jaws

jaw·less , adjective
jaw′ less adj.

Word origin for Jaws

C14: probably from Old French joue cheek; related to Italian gota cheek

Synonyms for Jaws

bone, mouth, chops, jowl, mandible, maxilla, muzzle, orifice