| 单词 | jaw |
| 释义 | jaw jaw1 —jawless, adj. /jaw/, n. 1. either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth. 2. the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively: My jaw is swollen. 3. jaws, anything resembling a pair of jaws or evoking the concept of grasping and holding: the jaws of a gorge; the jaws of death. 4. Mach. a. one of two or more parts, as of a machine, that grasp or hold something: the jaws of a vise. b. any of two or more protruding parts for attaching to or meshing with similar parts. 5. Often, jaws. Also called throat. Naut. a forked piece at the end of a gaff, fitting halfway around the mast. 6. Slang. a. idle talk; chatter. b. impertinent talk. v.i. 7. Slang. a. to talk; chat; gossip. b. to scold or use abusive language. v.t. 8. Slang. to scold. [1325-75; ME jawe, jowe < OF joue; orig. uncert.] jaw2 /jaw/, Scot. and North Eng. n. 1. a swelling wave of water; billow. v.i. 2. (of liquid) to surge, splash, or dash forward, as in waves. v.t. 3. to pour or splash (liquid). [1505-15; perh. akin to JAUP] |
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