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alaleuanluu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • jawbone noun The bone forming the lower jaw; the mandible.
  • mandible noun The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.

Senses

alaleuanluu is used for these senses in English:

  • jawbone (countable) The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.
  • mandible The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.

jawbone — full definition

  1. noun The bone forming the lower jaw; the mandible.
  2. verb To pressure or persuade someone through talk rather than force, especially when an official uses public statements to influence behaviour.

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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