jaw

US /dʒɑː/
UK /dʒɑː/
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kaak

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.
Hij klemde zijn kaak samen van woede.
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The boxer took a punch to the jaw.
De bokser kreeg een stoot op zijn kaak.
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mandiblemaxilla
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ingang, opening

the narrow opening of a gorge or valley

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The river flowed through the narrow jaw of the canyon.
De rivier stroomde door de smalle ingang van de kloof.
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They entered the cave through its rocky jaw.
Ze betraden de grot via de rotsachtige ingang.
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gorgechasmravinecanyon
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klagen, praten

talk at length, especially in a tedious or complaining way

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She started to jaw about her problems again.
Ze begon weer te klagen over haar problemen.
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He spent the whole evening jawing about politics.
Hij bracht de hele avond pratend over politiek door.
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complaingrumblegripenagchatter
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lantern jawsomeone's jaw drops (open)snatch victory from the jaws of defeat