jaw

US /dʒɑː/
UK /dʒɑː/
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1.

mandíbula

either of the two bones that form the framework of the mouth and that hold the teeth

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He clenched his jaw in anger.
Apretó la mandíbula con ira.
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The boxer took a punch to the jaw.
El boxeador recibió un puñetazo en la mandíbula.
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mandiblemaxilla
2.

garganta, boca

the narrow opening of a gorge or valley

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The river flowed through the narrow jaw of the canyon.
El río fluía a través de la estrecha garganta del cañón.
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They entered the cave through its rocky jaw.
Entraron a la cueva por su rocosa boca.
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gorgechasmravinecanyon
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quejarse, hablar sin parar

talk at length, especially in a tedious or complaining way

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She started to jaw about her problems again.
Empezó a quejarse de sus problemas otra vez.
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He spent the whole evening jawing about politics.
Pasó toda la noche hablando de política.
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complaingrumblegripenagchatter
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lantern jawsomeone's jaw drops (open)snatch victory from the jaws of defeat