jawlike

Resembling clamping mouthparts

Resembling a jaw in shape or function—typically something that grips, clamps, or closes with opposing parts: the jawlike pincers of a crab, jawlike cliffs flanking the harbor entrance.

The word usually emphasizes a clamping or seizing quality rather than mere appearance.

mechanical

crusher

Device reducing solids smaller

  • pressApply force downward
  • viseMounted clamping tool
  • clampDevice for holding tight

pliers · wrench · tongs · chuck · lathe · robotic · actuator · mechanism · hydraulic · pneumatic

gripping

clamp

Device for holding tight

  • viceBad habit or deputy
  • gripSecure manual hold
  • graspSeize or understand

clasp · clench · seize · hold · pinch · squeeze · tongs · pliers · tweezers · chuck

anatomical

mandible

Lower facial bone

bite · chewing · mastication · occlusion · temporomandibular · incisors · molars · canines · premolars · gums

Opposites
shape/form

jawlikerounded

Having no sharp angles

smooth · curved · spherical · bulbous · circular

functional mechanism

jawlikepassive

Not actively participating

yielding · cushioned · blunt · toothless · gentle

functional quality

jawlikegentle

Soft and kind

releasing · loose · slack · yielding · open

Phrases
Family

jawline

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G