Meaning & use
jaw
Either of the two bony structures that form the mouth and hold the teeth.
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He clenched his jaw in frustration but said nothing during the meeting.
The dentist examined her jaw carefully after she complained of constant pain.
A note on using this word
Jawline is a related word describing the visible shape of the lower jaw along the face.
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