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Jawbone
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jawbohn
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Simple meaning
What does Jawbone mean?
A jawbone is a bone that supports the jaw and teeth.
Dictionary definition
A bone in the jaw that helps support the teeth and shape the lower face.
Example sentences
Jawbone in a sentence
easy
The picture showed the jawbone below the teeth.
medium
A dentist studies how the jawbone supports healthy teeth.
hard
The anatomy lesson explained how the jawbone helps with chewing and speaking.
Synonyms
Words like Jawbone
mandibleUse for the lower jawbone in anatomy.
boneUse as a general word for hard body structure.
Antonyms
Opposite words
skinUse for the soft outer covering of the body.
muscleUse for tissue that helps the body move.
Word family
Jawbone word family
Base word
jawbone
noun
jawbones
Plural form for more than one jawbone.
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Practice 1
What does jawbone mean?
Jawbone means a bone that supports the jaw and teeth.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jawbone correctly?
The correct sentence uses jawbone in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jawbone?
Mandible is close in meaning to jawbone in this context.
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