jaw

• Nom désignant chacune des deux structures osseuses de la bouche qui portent les dents et servent à mordre et à mâcher, ou plus largement la mâchoire, parfois la bouche ou la gueule.

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.

   Mâchoire (structure osseuse)

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

   Synonymesjawbonemandiblemaxilla

2. Mechanical partB2formal

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

   Mâchoire (pièce mécanique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesclawfinger

3. Conversation (slang)B2informalamerican

   A long, informal talk or chat.

   Conversation (familier)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschatchitchatconfabgabgossipnattertalk

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'acte de parler, surtout de manière longue ou informelle, ou pour exprimer un mouvement de la mâchoire.

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.

   jacasser

   • 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.

   Synonymesblatherchatchattergabgossipnatterprattleyakyap