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jaw
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- pronunciation:
- jaw
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noun |
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Your jaw is part of your head and mouth. When we use the word "jaw," we are talking about one or both of the bones that hold your teeth. You move your lower jaw when you open your mouth or when you chew.
My jaw was tired after my dentist appointment. I had to keep my mouth open a long time.
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| derivation: |
jawlike (adj.) |
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