Jawbone: meaning, definitions and examples

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jawbone

[ ˈdʒɔːbəʊn ]

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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

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

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

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.