Jawbone: meaning, definitions and examples
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jawbone
[ ˈdʒɔːbəʊn ]
anatomy
The jawbone is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, forming the lower jaw and holding the teeth in place.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dentist examined my jawbone for any signs of decay.
- She broke her jawbone in a skiing accident.
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
Word origin
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.