Synonyms of mandibles

Antonyms of mandibles

Collocations of mandibles

sharp mandibles
Frequency: 70 %

The ant's sharp mandibles were used to cut through the leaf.

powerful mandibles
Frequency: 60 %

The beetle's powerful mandibles could crush small insects easily.

large mandibles
Frequency: 50 %

The stag beetle had large mandibles that it used for defense.

jaws mandibles
Frequency: 45 %

The predator's jaws mandibles were designed for tearing flesh.

tiny mandibles
Frequency: 40 %

The tiny mandibles of the ant were perfect for carrying small pieces of food.

Idiomatic Expressions for mandibles

  • Phrase: to snap one's mandibles shut
    Meaning: to stop talking or arguing abruptly
    Usage: He snapped his mandibles shut when he realized he was wrong.