| • | One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. |
| • | Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering. |
| • | In the plural, the mouth. |
| • | Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death. |
| • | A notch or opening. |
| • | A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard. |
| • | One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine. |
| • | The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast. |
| • | Impudent or abusive talk. |
| • | To scold; to clamor. |
| • | To assail or abuse by scolding. |
