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jaw

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jaw

IPA(Pronunciation)

/d͡ʒɔː/

Noun

figuratively dated slang

Japanese Meaning

口の骨、特に歯が生える骨（上顎または下顎） / 顔の下部、口の下に位置する部分

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The veterinarian set the broken jaw and wrapped a bandage around the injured animal's face.

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獣医は、折れた歯を支える骨を整復し、負傷した動物の顔に包帯を巻いた。

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Sense（1）

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

Sense（2）

The part of the face below the mouth.

His jaw dropped in amazement.

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Sense（3）

the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.

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Sense（4）

A notch or opening.

Sense（5）

A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.

the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.

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Sense（6）

the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.

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Sense（7）

(nautical) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.

Sense（8）

(slang, dated) Impudent, abusive or worthless talk.

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Sense（9）

(slang) Axle guard.

Sense（10）

(snooker) The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.

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