Jaw

jaw, n. the bones of the mouth in which the teeth are set: the mouth: anything like a jaw: ( slang ) talkativene , scolding.— v.i. ( slang ) to scold.— ns. Jaw′bone , the bone of the jaw, in which the teeth are set; Jaw′-break′er ( slang ), a word hard to pronounce.— adj. Jawed , having jaws: denoting the appearance of the jaws, as lantern-jawed .— n. Jaw′fall , a falling of the jaw: ( fig. ) depre ion of spirits.— adj. Jaw′-fall′en , depre ed in spirits: dejected.— ns. Jaw′-foot , a foot-jaw, maxilliped; Jaw′-lē′ver , an instrument for opening the mouth of a horse or cow to admit medicine; Jaw′-tooth , one of the double teeth, a grinder or molar.— Break-jaw word , a very long word, or one hard to pronounce; Hold one's jaw , to cease from talking or scolding. [Old spelling chaw , akin to chew .]