Jaw Definition
jaw
noun
- the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
- the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
- holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
verb
- talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
- talk incessantly and tiresomely
- chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth; "He jawed his bubble gum"; "Chew your food and don't swallow it!"; "The cows were masticating the grass"
- censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
"Jaw" in song lyrics
See how jaw is used in real songs:
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"Threw me on the car and punched me in the jaw"
4 Deep — What I Do? -
"Still raw to the core, wire ya jaw"
9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Rap Disease -
"Breaking laws, we hardcore, bucking down the jaw"
9th Prince — Banned from the Radio
Words that rhyme with jaw
Usage tips for "jaw"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "jaw" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for jaw to find words that pair well.