顎 — meaning in English

English meaning

• jaw noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
• mandible noun The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.

Senses

顎 is used for these senses in English:

• jaw One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
• mandible One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.

jaw — full definition

1. noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
2. noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
3. noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
4. verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.

mandible — full definition

1. noun The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.
2. noun Either half of a bird's beak.
3. noun One of the paired mouthparts insects and other arthropods use to grip and chew food.

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