jaw

• Sustantivo que designa cada una de las dos estructuras óseas de la boca que sostienen los dientes y sirven para morder y masticar; también puede referirse a la mandíbula en conjunto o, por extensión, a la boca o la cara de un animal.

A noun referring to either of the two bony structures in the mouth that hold the teeth and are used for biting and chewing.

1. Bone structureA2formal

   The upper or lower part of the mouth that contains the teeth and is used for biting and chewing.

   Mandíbula

   • He broke his jaw in a car accident.
   • The dentist examined her lower jaw.
   • The boxer received a punch to the jaw.

   Sinónimosjawbonemandiblemaxilla

2. Mechanical partB2formal

   A part of a tool or machine that grips or holds something, often resembling a jaw.

   Mandíbula de sujeción

   • The vise's jaws held the metal piece firmly.
   • The wrench's jaws were too wide for the nut.
   • The clamp's jaws closed tightly around the wood.

   Sinónimosclawfinger

3. Conversation (slang)B2informalamerican

   A long, informal talk or chat.

   Charla larga o conversación informal

   • We had a good jaw about old times.
   • He loves to jaw with his friends at the bar.
   • Stop jawing and get back to work.

   Sinónimoschatchitchatconfabgabgossipnattertalk

• Verbo que significa hablar, especialmente de manera prolongada o informal, o también moverse la mandíbula de forma repetida, como al masticar o hablar.

A verb used to indicate the act of talking, especially at length or informally, or to express the action of the jaw moving.

1. Talk at lengthB2informal

   To talk, especially in a lengthy, informal, or idle manner.

   Charla larga e informal

   • They spent the whole afternoon jawing about old times.
   • Stop jawing and get back to work.
   • He was jawing with his friends on the porch.

   Sinónimosblatherchatchattergabgossipnatterprattleyakyap