jawbone
US /ˈdʒɑː.boʊn/
UK /ˈdʒɑː.boʊn/
1.
mandíbula, osso maxilar
the bone that forms the lower part of the skull and contains the teeth
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The boxer sustained a fractured jawbone during the fight.
O boxeador sofreu uma fratura na mandíbula durante a luta.
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The dentist examined the patient's jawbone for any abnormalities.
O dentista examinou a mandíbula do paciente em busca de quaisquer anormalidades.
1.
negociar, persuadir
to talk or negotiate, especially in a persistent or informal way
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They spent hours jawboning over the terms of the contract.
Eles passaram horas negociando os termos do contrato.
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The president tried to jawbone the companies into lowering prices.
O presidente tentou persuadir as empresas a baixar os preços.