/ Dictionary / Index J jaw: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: jaw Pronunciation: ( jô), [key] — n. either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth. the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively: My jaw is swollen. anything resembling a pair of jaws or evoking the concept of grasping and holding: the jaws of a gorge; the jaws of death. the jaws of a vise. one of two or more parts, as of a machine, that grasp or hold something:the jaws of a vise. any of two or more protruding parts for attaching to or meshing with similar parts. Often,Also calleda forked piece at the end of a gaff, fitting halfway around the mast. idle talk; chatter. impertinent talk. —v.i. to talk; chat; gossip. to scold or use abusive language. —v.t. to scold. jaw Pronunciation: ( jô), [key] — Scot. and North Eng. Scot. and North Eng. —n. a swelling wave of water; billow. —v.i. (of liquid) to surge, splash, or dash forward, as in waves. —v.t. to pour or splash (liquid). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: jaw (Thesaurus) Javits jawan Related Content Daily Word Quiz: devout Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language