jaw in French
jaw in French is mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure — jaw means either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
jaw in French
mâchoire
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
mâchoire inférieure
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
mâchoire supérieure
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
mordache
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
mors
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
What does "jaw" mean?
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noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
"The dentist said my jaw was slightly sore from grinding my teeth."
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noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
"The artist drew him with a narrow face and a sharp jaw."
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noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
"I've had enough of your jaw, so please just listen for once."
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verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.
"The old neighbours jaw over the fence every Sunday morning."
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jaw in a sentence
- The dentist said my jaw was slightly sore from grinding my teeth.
- The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw.
- The artist drew him with a narrow face and a sharp jaw.
- He rubbed the stubble along his jaw and smiled.
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What is "jaw" in French?
"jaw" in French is mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure. jaw means: Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
How do you use "jaw" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist said my jaw was slightly sore from grinding my teeth." In French, "jaw" is mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure.
Are there other ways to say "jaw" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "jaw": mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure, mordache, mors.
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