Jaw

1. (n) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. 2. (n) The part of the face below the mouth. 3. (n) (figuratively, especially in the plural) Anything resembling the jaw (sense 1) of an animal in form or action; the mouth or way of entrance. 4. (n) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them. 5. (v) (intransitive, informal) To talk; to converse. 6. (v) (transitive) To assail or abuse by scolding. 7. (v) (intransitive) To scold; to clamor. 8. (n) A notch or opening. 9. (n) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place. 10. (n) (nautical) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast. 11. (n) (snooker) The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket. 12. (n) (slang) An axle guard. 13. (n) (slang, dated) Impudent, abusive, or worthless talk. 14. (v) (snooker, transitive, intransitive) (of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket. 15. (v) (Scotland, transitive) To pour or throw out. 16. (v) (Scotland, transitive, of water) To splash; to surge. 17. (n) (Scotland, Northern England) A wave, a billow, a breaker. 18. (n) (Scotland, Northern England) A dash or spurt of water; any large quantity of water or other liquid.