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jaws

The word “jaws” has 1 syllable: jaws

It's pronounced as /dʒɔːz/

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In the thesaurus, “jaws” has 160 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jaws along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jaws

Antonyms for jaws

Meanings of jaws

  • noun
    1. One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
    2. The part of the face below the mouth.
    3. Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
    4. A notch or opening.
    5. A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
    6. One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
    7. The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
    8. Impudent or abusive talk.
    9. Axle guard.
    10. The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.
    11. The mouth.
    12. The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.
    13. (eastern Ohio) a contrarian.
  • verb
    1. To assail or abuse by scolding.
    2. To scold; to clamor.
    3. To talk; to converse.
    4. (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.

Example Sentences

  • The shark's massive jaws snapped shut with a terrifying force, capturing its prey in an instant.
  • The vice grip held by the wrestler's jaws was unyielding, leaving his opponent struggling to break free.
  • As the lioness approached, her powerful jaws flexed, ready to deliver a lethal bite to her target.
  • The mechanic worked diligently, wrench in hand, repairing the malfunctioning jaws of the machine.
  • The courtroom fell silent as the lawyer's closing argument hung in the air, the gravity of his words hitting like a steel trap closing its jaws.

On this page you'll find 168 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jaws, such as: abuses, admonishes, aperture, approves, assails, attacks, babbles.

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