mandibles

The word “mandibles” has 3 syllables: man-di-bles

It's pronounced as /ˈmæn.dɪ.bəlz/

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In the thesaurus, “mandibles” has 9 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for mandibles along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for mandibles

noun
1. The lower jaw, especially the lower jawbone.
2. One of a pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.

The mandibles of the beetle were sharp and powerful, allowing it to crack open tough shells.
Some insects use their mandibles for digging tunnels or gathering food.
The paleontologist examined the fossilized mandibles of an ancient mammal.
The bird’s mandibles were designed to grasp and tear apart its prey.
The mandibles of the crab were strong enough to crush the shells of its prey.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to mandibles, such as: beaks, bills, maws, maxillae, maxillas, mouths, muzzles.

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