κάτω γνάθος — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

κάτω γνάθος 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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