noun
jaws
jawz
noun
1
The mouth, especially when described as threatening or wide open.
"The shark's jaws snapped shut around its prey."
"They escaped from the jaws of defeat."
2
The mouth-like opening or edge of something.
"The climber wedged himself into the jaws of the canyon."
How to Use Jaws
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mouth (usually of an animal), or a narrow opening that looks like one.
Common pairings
jaws of death
jaws of defeat
snap its jaws
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The shark's _____ snapped shut around its prey.