Definitions
1.NounOne of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
2.NounThe part of the face below the mouth."His jaw dropped in amazement."
3.NounAnything resembling the jaw (sense 1) of an animal in form or action; the mouth or way of entrance."the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death."
4.NounA notch or opening.
5.NounA notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place."the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."
6.NounOne of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them."the jaws of a vise; the jaws of a stone-crushing machine."
7.NounThe inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
8.NounImpudent, abusive, or worthless talk.
9.NounAn axle guard.
10.NounThe curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.
11.VerbTo assail or abuse by scolding.
12.VerbTo scold; to clamor.
13.VerbTo talk; to converse.
14.Verb(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.
15.VerbTo pour or throw out.
16.VerbTo splash; to surge.
17.NounA wave, a billow, a breaker.
18.NounA dash or spurt of water; any large quantity of water or other liquid.