giall — meaning in English

English meaning

• hostage noun A person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.
• jaw noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.

Senses

giall is used for these senses in English:

• hostage A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
• jaw One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

hostage — full definition

1. noun A person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.
2. noun Something that limits or restricts a person's freedom of action, used figuratively.

jaw — full definition

1. noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
2. noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
3. noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
4. verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.

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