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jaweither of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth

Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɔː/

Korean meaning: 턱, 아래턱

Korean pronunciation: 조 (강세: 조)

Example Sentences

  • The boxer's jaw was so strong that he could crack nuts with it.
  • My jaw dropped when I saw the test scores.
  • The dentist examined my jaw for any problems.

jaw

NOUN

//dʒɔː//

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth

jaw concept
💡 Concept

Dentist pointing to patient's jaw

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jaw rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His jaw drops as the saw reveals the raw wood!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dʒɔː/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒɔː/

🌳Etymology

Rootjaw

Origin

중세 영어 'jawe'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '씹다'라는 의미의 게르만어에서 발전했습니다. 턱의 주요 기능인 '씹는' 동작에서 나온 단어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

sawrawlawdraw
saw
raw
law
draw

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The boxer's jaw was so strong that he could crack nuts with it.

My jaw dropped when I saw the test scores.

The dentist examined my jaw for any problems.

😄 Fun example

Grandpa kept jawing about his good old days until we fell asleep.

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📚Related Words

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