n.
- each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth.
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(jaws)
the grasping, biting, or crushing mouthparts of an invertebrate.
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(jaws)
the gripping parts of a wrench, vice, etc.
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(jaws)
the grasping or destructive power of something:
the jaws of death.
- informal tedious talk.
v.
informal talk at length.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. joe ‘cheek, jaw’, of unknown origin.