jawbones
Teeth-bearing facial bones
Jawbones are the bones that form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth—the upper (maxilla) and lower (mandible).
The lower jawbone moves when chewing or speaking.
Figuratively, to jawbone is to persuade through persistent talk or pressure rather than force: The Fed tried to jawbone inflation down without raising rates.
Upper jaw bone
- temporomandibularOf the jaw hinge
- condyleRounded articular bone projection
- coronoidShaped like crow's beak
- ramusAnatomical branching structure
symphysis · angle · alveolar · mental foramen · masseter · TMJ · chin · hinge
Enamel-covered chewing structures
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
- dentistryOral healthcare profession
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
implants · prosthodontics · periodontics · molars · incisors · wisdom teeth · extraction · dentures
Head's bone casing
- craniumSkull bone structure
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
- archaeologyStudy of physical remnants
ossification · osteology · vertebrate · calcification · skeletal remains · excavation · anthropology · forensics
Biblical figure with hair-bound might
- PhilistinesAncient Canaanite coastal tribe
- donkeyLong-eared equine
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- slayingAct of killing
Teeth-based food breakdown
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- chompingChewing loudly or eagerly
crunching · chew · munch · gnash · clench · bolus · swallowing
Producing speech aloud
- speakingOral expression of language
- articulationClear vocal expression
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
phonetics · consonants · lip sync · ventriloquism · speech therapy · diction
maxilla
Upper jaw bone
- temporomandibularOf the jaw hinge
- condyleRounded articular bone projection
- coronoidShaped like crow's beak
ramus · symphysis · angle · alveolar · mental foramen · masseter · TMJ · chin · hinge · socket
teeth
Enamel-covered chewing structures
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
- dentistryOral healthcare profession
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
occlusion · implants · prosthodontics · periodontics · molars · incisors · wisdom teeth · extraction · dentures · bridgework
skull
Head's bone casing
- craniumSkull bone structure
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
archaeology · ossification · osteology · vertebrate · calcification · skeletal remains · excavation · anthropology · forensics · Neanderthal
Samson
Biblical figure with hair-bound might
- PhilistinesAncient Canaanite coastal tribe
- donkeyLong-eared equine
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
slaying · Old Testament · Judges · smiting
mastication
Teeth-based food breakdown
chomping · crunching · chew · munch · gnash · clench · bolus · swallowing
talking
Producing speech aloud
- speakingOral expression of language
- articulationClear vocal expression
- enunciationClarity of spoken words
pronunciation · phonetics · consonants · lip sync · ventriloquism · speech therapy · diction
- paleontologydinosaurs, fossil, paleontology, fossil record, dinosaur fossils