jawed
Shot the breeze
Jawed means having jaws, usually modified by a descriptor: square-jawed, slack-jawed, strong-jawed.
A slack-jawed expression suggests dull incomprehension or stunned surprise.
Jawed also serves as the past tense of jaw, meaning to talk at length or lecture someone: They jawed about politics for hours.
Pierce with teeth
- gnawBite repeatedly at
- chompLoud, vigorous mouthwork
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
- grindCrush into particles
nibble · masticate · chew · snap · clench · gnash · devour · teeth
Lower facial bone
- maxillaUpper jaw bone
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- jointShared by multiple parties
- temporomandibularOf the jaw hinge
underbite · overbite · dislocate · jawline · chin · muzzle · snout
bite
Pierce with teeth
grind · nibble · masticate · chew · snap · clench · gnash · devour · teeth · molars
mandible
Lower facial bone
temporomandibular · underbite · overbite · dislocate · jawline · chin · muzzle · snout
agape
Mouth held wide
set · jutting · grimace · scowl · snarl · grin · determined · defiant · stubborn
clamp
Device for holding tight
tongs · forceps · nippers · wrench · clasp · pincer · chuck · serrated · locking · adjustable
talk
Verbal exchange between people
gab · prattle · gossip · natter · banter · chinwag · yammer · blather
jawedsilent
Producing no sound
mute · quiet · speechless · tight-lipped · clammed up
- lower jawSkull's hinged bottom bone
- square jaw
- jaw dropShocked facial expression
- jaw dropped
- glass jawInability to absorb blows
- make someone's jaw dropCause extreme amazement
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