jaw

US /dʒɑː/
UK /dʒɑː/
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mâchoire

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.
Il serra sa mâchoire de colère.
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The boxer took a punch to the jaw.
Le boxeur a reçu un coup de poing à la mâchoire.
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mandiblemaxilla
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gorge, gueule

the narrow opening of a gorge or valley

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The river flowed through the narrow jaw of the canyon.
La rivière coulait à travers l'étroite gorge du canyon.
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They entered the cave through its rocky jaw.
Ils sont entrés dans la grotte par sa gueule rocheuse.
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gorgechasmravinecanyon
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râler, parler longuement

talk at length, especially in a tedious or complaining way

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She started to jaw about her problems again.
Elle a recommencé à râler à propos de ses problèmes.
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He spent the whole evening jawing about politics.
Il a passé toute la soirée à parler de politique.
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complaingrumblegripenagchatter
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lantern jawsomeone's jaw drops (open)snatch victory from the jaws of defeat