Jaws

Pronunciation: /dʒɔːz/

Definitions of jaws

noun the gripping parts of a wrench or vise that close on the object

Example Sentences

A1 Sharks have sharp jaws.

A2 The crocodile clamped its powerful jaws down on the prey.

B1 The dentist examined the patient's jaws for any signs of decay.

B2 The movie was so intense that I found myself clenching my jaws in suspense.

C1 The expert diver studied the anatomy of the shark's jaws to better understand its hunting techniques.

C2 The ancient fossilized jaws of a prehistoric creature were discovered by the archaeologist.

Examples of jaws in a Sentence

formal The dentist examined the patient's jaws for any signs of TMJ disorder.

informal I heard that movie has a famous scene with a shark's jaws popping out of the water.

slang That roller coaster ride was so intense, it felt like it was going to rip my jaws off!

figurative The jaws of defeat were looming over the team as they entered the final minutes of the game.

Grammatical Forms of jaws

• past tense: jawsed
• plural: jaws
• comparative: more jaws
• superlative: most jaws
• present tense: jaws
• future tense: will jaws
• perfect tense: have jawsed
• continuous tense: is jawsing
• singular: jaw
• positive degree: jaw
• infinitive: to jaw
• gerund: jawing
• participle: jawed

Origin and Evolution of jaws

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'jaws' originated from Middle English 'jowe' or 'jaw', which can be traced back to Old English 'ceowan' meaning 'to chew'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jaws' evolved to refer specifically to the upper and lower bony structures in the mouth that hold the teeth, as well as the mouth itself. It is commonly used to describe the mouth or snout of animals, especially those with sharp teeth like sharks.