jaw Signification, définition

Signification de jaw en français

• 0 the bones that form the mouth and hold the teeth -- mâchoire [ feminine ]

  • the shark’s jaws les mâchoires du requin

  • his lower jaw was broken sa mâchoire inférieure était cassée

• 1 the lower part of sb’s face -- menton [ masculine ]

  • a family with strong jaws une famille au menton marqué

• 2 either of the two bones of the mouth in which the teeth are set -- mâchoire

  • the upper/lower jaw

  • His jaw was broken in the fight.

• 3 the mouth (especially of an animal) -- mâchoires, gueule

  • The crocodile’s jaws opened wide.