jaw

US /dʒɑː/
UK /dʒɑː/
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1.

maxilar, 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.
Ele cerrou o maxilar com raiva.
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The boxer took a punch to the jaw.
O boxeador levou um soco no queixo.
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mandiblemaxilla
2.

garganta, abertura

the narrow opening of a gorge or valley

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The river flowed through the narrow jaw of the canyon.
O rio fluía pela estreita garganta do cânion.
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They entered the cave through its rocky jaw.
Eles entraram na caverna pela sua abertura rochosa.
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gorgechasmravinecanyon
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tagarelar, falar sem parar

talk at length, especially in a tedious or complaining way

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She started to jaw about her problems again.
Ela começou a tagarelar sobre seus problemas novamente.
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He spent the whole evening jawing about politics.
Ele passou a noite toda falando sobre política.
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complaingrumblegripenagchatter
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lantern jawsomeone's jaw drops (open)snatch victory from the jaws of defeat