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jaw
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/mɐˈʃilaɾ/ma·xi·lar
Definition
1Each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates that form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth.
Usage examples
“He suffered a broken jaw in the fight.”
“The upper jaw is called the maxilla.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
lower jawupper jawjaw painjaw fracture