Jawbone: meaning, definitions and examples

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jawbone

[ ˈdʒɔːbəʊn ]

Noun

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anatomy

The jawbone is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, forming the lower jaw and holding the teeth in place.

Synonyms

mandible.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
jawbone	In another context, this word can also mean persuasive, especially when referring to someone using their influence or speaking strongly to sway others. Often used in finance or politics. The CEO used his influence to jawbone investors into keeping their shares. The president tried to jawbone the opposition into support.
mandible	This word is more commonly used in anatomy and scientific contexts. It specifically refers to the lower jawbone in vertebrates, including humans. The x-ray showed a fracture in the mandible. In insects, the mandible is used for biting and grinding food.

Word

Description / Examples

jawbone

In another context, this word can also mean persuasive, especially when referring to someone using their influence or speaking strongly to sway others. Often used in finance or politics.

The CEO used his influence to jawbone investors into keeping their shares.
The president tried to jawbone the opposition into support.

mandible

This word is more commonly used in anatomy and scientific contexts. It specifically refers to the lower jawbone in vertebrates, including humans.

The x-ray showed a fracture in the mandible.
In insects, the mandible is used for biting and grinding food.

Examples of usage

The dentist examined my jawbone for any signs of decay.
She broke her jawbone in a skiing accident.

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slang

In slang, 'jawbone' can refer to talking or conversing, especially in a persuasive or smooth-talking manner.

Synonyms

chatter, gab.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
jawbone	When referring to someone's jaw or using informal language about persuading someone. He broke his jawbone in the accident. The politician tried to jawbone the public into supporting the new policy.
chatter	When describing continuous, quick informal talking or background noise. The children continued to chatter during the lesson. I could hear the chatter of birds outside the window.
gab	When speaking about engaging in casual, prolonged conversation, often with a focus on sociability. They love to gab for hours over coffee. She’s got the gift of gab, making friends wherever she goes.

Word

Description / Examples

jawbone

When referring to someone's jaw or using informal language about persuading someone.

He broke his jawbone in the accident.
The politician tried to jawbone the public into supporting the new policy.

chatter

When describing continuous, quick informal talking or background noise.

The children continued to chatter during the lesson.
I could hear the chatter of birds outside the window.

gab

When speaking about engaging in casual, prolonged conversation, often with a focus on sociability.

They love to gab for hours over coffee.
She’s got the gift of gab, making friends wherever she goes.

Examples of usage

He's known for his jawbone, always able to talk his way out of trouble.
Her jawbone could convince anyone to buy anything.

Translations

Translations of the word "jawbone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mandíbula

🇮🇳 जबड़ा

🇩🇪 Kieferknochen

🇮🇩 tulang rahang

🇺🇦 щелепа

🇵🇱 szczęka

🇯🇵 顎骨 (がっこつ)

🇫🇷 mâchoire

🇪🇸 mandíbula

🇹🇷 çene kemiği

🇰🇷 턱뼈 (턱)

🇸🇦 عظم الفك

🇨🇿 čelist

🇸🇰 čeľusť

🇨🇳 颌骨 (hé gǔ)

🇸🇮 čeljustna kost

🇮🇸 kjálkabein

🇰🇿 жақ сүйегі

🇬🇪 ყბის ძვალი

🇦🇿 çənə sümüyü

🇲🇽 mandíbula

Etymology

The word 'jawbone' originated from the combination of 'jaw' and 'bone', referring to the bone structure in the face. It has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving from Old English 'geagl' meaning jawbone or jaw. The term has been commonly used to describe the bone structure in anatomy, as well as in slang contexts related to talking or conversing.