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Jaw
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Simple meaning
What does Jaw mean?
A jaw is the part of the face that helps the mouth move.
Dictionary definition
The part of the face that holds the teeth and helps the mouth move.
Example sentences
Jaw in a sentence
easy
My jaw moved as I chewed the apple.
medium
The dentist explained how the jaw helps us bite and speak.
hard
The science diagram showed the lower jaw and the muscles around it.
Synonyms
Words like Jaw
chinUse for the front lower part of the face, though it is not the same as the jaw.
mandibleUse for the lower jawbone in science or anatomy.
Antonyms
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Word family
Jaw word family
Base word
jaw
noun
jaws
Plural form used for more than one jaw or paired jaw parts.
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Practice 1
What does jaw mean?
Jaw means the part of the face that helps the mouth move.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jaw correctly?
The correct sentence uses jaw in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jaw?
Mandible is close in meaning to jaw in this context.
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