jaw

noun/dʒɔ/

Frequency rank: #4,329 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The bony structure of the lower part of the face that holds the teeth.

Illustration for the English word “jaw”

Example sentence

The dentist examined my sore jaw to check for any issues.

Synonyms & related words

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