kaak — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cheek noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
- 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.
- stocks noun A historical wooden device with holes for the hands and feet, used to publicly restrain and punish offenders.
Senses
kaak is used for these senses in English:
- cheek (anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
- 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.
- stocks (plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.
cheek — full definition
- noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
- noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
- verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.
jaw — full definition
- noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
- noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
- noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
- verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.