Definitions for the word "Jaw" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
In the plural, the mouth.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
A notch or opening.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
Impudent or abusive talk.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. i.
To scold; to clamor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. t.
To assail or abuse by scolding.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
1 a upper or lower bony structure in vertebrates containing the teeth. B corresponding parts of certain invertebrates. 2 a (in pl.) The mouth with its bones and teeth. B narrow mouth of a valley, channel, etc. C gripping parts of a tool etc. D grip (jaws of death). 3 colloq. Tedious talk (hold your jaw). v. Colloq. Speak, esp. At tedious length. [french]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
13. slang
speech, or talk; “hold your JAW,” don’t speak any more; “what are
you JAWING about?” _i.e._, what are you making a noise about?
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
14. slang
to talk without cessation, to scold vehemently.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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