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jaw [dʒɑː, Brit dʒɔː] N

1. jaw ANAT:

jaw

queixo m

jaw (lower)

jaw (upper)

maxilar (inferior) m

Phrases:

jaws TECH

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The symphysis of the lower jaws represent more than half of the mandibula length in fact 58%. en.wikipedia.org

A small underdeveloped jaw, caused by lack of masticatory stress during childhood, can cause tooth overcrowding. en.wikipedia.org

I want to see what it's like to break some ribs, break a jaw with one punch. en.wikipedia.org

There are around 48 tooth rows in either jaw. en.wikipedia.org

Along with normal opening movement, the jaw should slide symmetrically from left to right at least 25% of the total mouth opening distance. en.wikipedia.org

These do not include the median scales on the upper and lower jaws (rostral and mental scales). en.wikipedia.org

The fish rotates its lower and upper jaws to scrape the substrate. en.wikipedia.org

By pressing the jaw together the user clicks. en.wikipedia.org

In the snake's mouth was a sign of the merchant's business clutched by its jaws. en.wikipedia.org

The jaw extends to behind the rear end of the orbit. en.wikipedia.org

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