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bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin. A bib is worn by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [1/2 definitions] |
bonnet |
a cloth hat that is fastened beneath the chin with ribbons. Bonnets were once worn by women but are now worn mainly by babies. [1/2 definitions] |
chin |
the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck; the center of the lower jaw. [1/2 definitions] |
chuck1 |
a light tap, especially under the chin. [1/5 definitions] |
face |
the front part of the head from the forehead to the chin and from ear to ear. [1/8 definitions] |
feature |
a part of the face such as the eyes, nose, or chin. [1/4 definitions] |
goatee |
a small pointed beard on a man's chin that looks like the beard of a goat. |
throat |
The front part of your neck under your chin is also called your throat. [1/2 definitions] |
violin |
a musical instrument with four strings and no frets. It is held between the chin and shoulder and is played with a bow. |
whisker |
human facial hair growing above the upper lip or on the cheeks or chin. [1/2 definitions] |
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