jaw (EN)

noun, verb

noun “jaw”

1. one of the bones in the mouth that usually has teeth
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   The dentist examined her lower jaw carefully to check for any cavities.
2. the lower part of the face that is below the mouth
   When she saw the surprise party her friends had thrown for her, her jaw dropped in disbelief.
3. (figuratively, mainly in the plural) anything that resembles the process of being grasped by something bad
   The ship narrowly escaped the jaws of the treacherous whirlpool, sailing into calmer waters.
4. a part designed to hold something in place, often notched or forked
   He tightened the jaws of the vise to secure the piece of wood for cutting.

verb “jaw”

1. to talk or chat in an informal way
   We jawed for hours about our favorite movies and didn't even notice how late it got.