jaw

• Substantivo que designa cada uma das duas estruturas ósseas da boca que sustentam os dentes e são usadas para morder e mastigar; também se refere à parte inferior do rosto que corresponde a esses ossos.

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.

   Sinônimosjawbonemandiblemaxilla

2. Mechanical partB2formal

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

   Mordente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclawfinger

3. Conversation (slang)B2informalamerican

   A long, informal talk or chat.

   Papo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschatchitchatconfabgabgossipnattertalk

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de conversar, especialmente de forma longa ou informal, ou para se referir ao movimento da mandíbula.

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.

   Tagarelar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblatherchatchattergabgossipnatterprattleyakyap