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jaw in Italian

jaw in Italian is mascella, mandibola, ganascia — jaw means either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.

jaw in Italian

mascella
noun
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
mandibola
noun
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
ganascia
noun
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

What does "jaw" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
    "The artist drew him with a narrow face and a sharp jaw."
  3. noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
    "I've had enough of your jaw, so please just listen for once."
  4. 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 Italian?
"jaw" in Italian is mascella, mandibola, ganascia. 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 Italian, "jaw" is mascella, mandibola, ganascia.
Are there other ways to say "jaw" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "jaw": mascella, mandibola, ganascia.
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